Tax Increment Financing (TIFs)

In Bath, TIF districts support strategic investment in infrastructure, redevelopment, housing, and other community priorities. Each district is governed by an approved development program and may support different projects and funding uses.

Bath TIF Districts

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Select a district below to learn more about its purpose and related documents.

BIW 1 & 2 TIF

The BIW 1 & 2 TIF districts support investment connected to Bath Iron Works and related economic development priorities. These districts may help advance infrastructure, workforce, and other eligible public improvements tied to major employment and industrial activity in Bath.

 

Wing Farm TIF

The Wing Farm TIF supports development and public improvements associated with the Wing Farm area. Eligible uses may include infrastructure, site improvements, and other investments that support planned growth and community benefit.

 

Downtown TIF

The Downtown TIF supports revitalization and long-term investment in Bath’s downtown. TIF funds may be used to support streetscape improvements, public infrastructure, redevelopment efforts, parking, pedestrian amenities, and other eligible downtown projects.

 

Affordable Housing TIFs

The City currently has three affordable housing TIF districts. These TIFs support affordable housing goals and related community development priorities. They help the City direct eligible TIF resources toward housing investment and other approved public purposes.

  • Huse School
  • Uptown 
  • Anchorage South (Proposed)

 

What TIF Funds Can Support

  • Public infrastructure and utility improvements
  • Road, sidewalk, parking, and streetscape improvements
  • Downtown and neighborhood improvements
  • Affordable and workforce housing initiatives
  • Economic development programs
  • Environmental or site improvement activities
  • Public facilities and capital investments

Questions?

For questions about Tax Increment Financing districts in Bath, contact the Economic and Community Development Department.