Capital and Economic Development Projects

For a detailed breakdown of all Independence, Mo economic development districts please refer to the following document -

Summary of TIF Redevelopment Areas

For an interactive map of Independence, Mo Sales Tax Areas and Rates, TIF, and TDD areas please click the following link -

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Below is a list of all economic development districts with no outstanding bonds:

North Independence (Winterstone) TIF

• North Independence Project Overview 
  • 167 Acres
  • Development of 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and maintenance building
  • Construction of a 4.5 million sqaure foot underground industrial park & public infrastructure improvements
• North Independence Plan Objectives
  • Cure blight by improving Kentucky Road, platting and developing the area, removing trash and debris.
  • Encourage orderly development of land in and around the redevelopment area by providing sewer and improved road access.
  • Expand the tax base of the City.
  • Enhance the public health, safety and welfar of the community by eliminating potential problems with dangerous and unsighly conditions of the neighboring properties.
• North Independence TIF Overview
  • Approved in 2000
  • 23 Year TIF
  • 50% Economic Activity Taxes (EATS)
  • 100% Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS)

Mount Washington TIF (Closed)

• Mt. Washington Project Overview
  • 229 acres
  • Renovate Mt. Washington Cemetery, including the construction of a new mausoleum
  • Improve adjacent public rights-of-way
• Mt. Washington Plan Objectives
  • Cure blight by providing adequate on-site street layout and other site improvements
  • Expand the tax base of the city by encouraging private investment within the redevelopment area.
  • Enhance health, safety and welfare of the community by eliminating potential problems with dangerous and unsighlty conditions of adjacent properties.
  • Provide funds sufficient to construct a new mausoleum and chapel and renovate Mt. Washington Cemetery.
• Mt. Washington TIF Overview
  • Approved in 2000
  • 23 Year TIF
  • 50% Economic Acitivty Taxes (EATS)
  • 100% Payments in Liue of Taxes (PILOTS)

Marketplace Shopping Center TIF

• Marketplace Project Overview
  • 27.5 acres
  • Acquisition and demolition of hotel property
  • Construction of new pad sites at the location of the old hotel.
  • Façade and tenant improvements to redevelopment the existing shopping center.
• Marketplace Plan Objectives
  • Cure blight by providing adequate street layout, utilities, parking streetscape, and other improvements.
  • Enhance the orderly development of land within the Redevelopment Area. • Expand the tax base of the City.
  • Increase the employment opportunities for residents.
  • Enhance the public health, safety and welfare of the community by eliminating potential problems with dangerous and unsightly conditions of the neighboring properties. 
• Marketplace TIF Overview
  • Approved in 2016
  • 23 Year TIF
  • 50% Economic Activity Taxes (EATS)
  • 100% Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS)

Old Landfill (Stone Canyon) TIF

• Old Landfill Project Overview
  • 365 acres
  • Reclaim the closed and capped landfill
  • Construct 225 single-family executive residences
  • Construct 18-hole golf course
• Old Landfill Plan Objectives
  • Reclaim the closed and capped landfill to cure blight by providing adequate street layout, utilities, parking, streetscape and other site improvements.
  • Encourage the orderly development of land within the redevelopment area.
  • Expand tax base of the City by increasing the housing and employment opportunity for residents.
  • To enhance the public health, safety and welfare of the community by eliminating problems with congestion of public roads, pedestrian traffic and inadequate infrastructure
• Old Lanfill TIF Overview
  • Approved in 2005
  • 23 Year TIF
  • 50% Economic Acitivty Taxes (EATS)
  • 100% Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS)

Trinity TIF

• Trinity Project Overview
  • 17.5 acres
  • Construct 33,000 square feet of restaurant space
  • Construct 98,000 square feet of general commercial space
  • Construct 50,000 square feet of Class A office space
  • Improvements to and expansion of Valley View Parkway 
• Trinity Plan Objectives
  • Cure blight by providing adequate street layout, proper platting, parking, and demolition of deteriorating structures in the redevelopment area.
  • Encourage the orderly development of land within the redevelopment area.
  • Expand tax base of the City by increasing commercial real property and associated increases in taxable personal property.
  • To enhance the public health, safety and welfare of the community by eliminating problems with congestion of public roads, pedestrian traffic and inadequate infrastructure. 
• Trinity TIF Overview
  • Approved in 2005
  • 23 Year TIF
  • 50% Economic Activity Taxes (EATS)
  • 100% Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTS)

I-70 and Little Blue Parkway TIF

Independence Square TIF

Noland and 23rd Street TIF

Recover Sales Outlet (Cargo Largo) TIF

Blue Ridge Crossing TIF