In rural communities facing financial gaps, finding developers to build homes can often be a challenge. Housing TIF (Tax Increment Financing) areas offer a revenue stream for local governments to finance public infrastructure and incentivize developers. 

An affordable housing and community development solution

Indiana Residential Tax Increment Finance (TIF)



The DLGF TIF Management Report is an annual report that RDCs must submit by April 15 to Gateway and present to the local council. 

The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Management Report is an annual report that Redevelopment Commissions (RDC) must submit by April 15 to Gateway and present to the local council. 

New requirements for the DLGF TIF management report due April 15

Heidi Amspaugh is a principal with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC. Heidi’s practice includes working with municipalities and counties to finance capital infrastructure projects through issuance of municipal bonds payable from property taxes, local income taxes, tax increment financing (TIF) and other revenue sources. She specializes in downtown and mixed use redevelopment projects. Heidi also assists with enhancing local communities by developing incentive packages utilizing TIF, tax abatement, and other incentives. She assists communities through long term financial, capital planning and TIF management and reporting requirements.

Heidi Amspaugh is a principal with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC.

Public Financial Management concentration

Registered Municipal Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Advises cities, towns and counties on tax-exempt and taxable municipal bond structuring and issuance

Structuring incentive packages to entice prospects or retain companies

Negotiating economic development terms with companies, developers and underwriters

Combining incentives and revenue sources, such as tax abatement, tax increment, local option income taxes

Assists in strategizing and creating TIF Areas

Provides support for communities related to the administration of TIF allocation areas, including strategic planning, compliance with annual reporting requirements and monitoring annual revenues

National Association of Municipal Advisors (NAMA), president

Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA), past treasurer

Indiana League of Municipal Clerk Treasurers (ILMCT)

Speaks on municipal bond issuance and other financial topics related to public finance at conferences and universities

Economic Development for Local Governments

Municipal Advisory Services for Local Governments

Led by notable industry professionals and colleagues, the leadership summit is back for another year. Join us in-person for a full day of educational sessions and conversations on a variety of topics impacting Indiana communities including trends in economic development, case studies, community strategic and financial planning and more. Who should attend This summit is intended for thought leaders from cities, towns, counties, economic development organizations, schools and utilities interested in or responsible for financial management and/or public finance across the state of Indiana. 2024 Agenda Our agenda has been announced! Please note, our agenda is subject to change. More details on CPE will be available soon. 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and breakfast 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Pre-event session Empowering Indiana communities: Economic development 101 Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome and intro comments Jessica Lynch, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Navigating economic development trends: Strategies for resilient communities  Moderated by Emma Adlam, director, Baker Tilly Linda Walczak, vice president of expansions and retention, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Steve Roelle, executive director, Warrick County Economic Development, Success Warrick County 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Break 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent sessions Impactful planning: Achieve sustainability and secure IRA funding Doug Baldessari, partner, Baker Tilly Susan Reed, managing director, Baker Tilly Jason Tanselle, director, Baker Tilly Municipal debt 101: What every elected official should know Sean McGill, senior manager, Baker Tilly Greg Balsano, manager, Baker Tilly 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and learn: The journey of Carmel Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m., but the "The journey of Carmel presentation" will be from Noon  – 1 p.m.  Mayor Sue Finkam, City of Carmel Kara Kollross, director of finance, Carmel Clay School District Heidi Amspaugh, principal, Baker Tilly Lindsay Simonetto, director, Baker Tilly 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Concurrent sessions How to use TIF to boost your local economic development and community growth Moderated by Andy Mouser, director, Baker Tilly Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, City of Michigan City Plan for your community’s future: A guide to strategic and financial planning Jay Staley, director, Baker Tilly Ross Hagen, senior manager, Baker Tilly 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Break 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Exploring the credit landscape: Insights from top rating agencies Moreen Skyers-Gibbs, S&P Global Ratings Ryan Patton, assistant vice president – analyst, Moody’s Investors Service 2:45 – 3:35 p.m. | Forging connections: Working together for their communities Moderated by Matt Eckerle, principal, Baker Tilly Matt Greller, CEO, Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Bob Taylor, executive director, Indiana Association of Public Schools Superintendents (IAPSS) Alan Tio, executive director, Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) David Bottorff, executive director, Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing comments Eric Walsh, partner, Baker Tilly

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Indiana Residential Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

New requirements for the DLGF TIF management report due April 15

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