# Huntsville's $230M TIF Plan Unveiled | Birmingham News

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Published: 2026-09-12T00:29:35+00:00
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Huntsville’s City Council is eyeing a $230 million TIF district—called D8—to fuel explosive growth on the Limestone County side, covering 9,000+ acres and generating $20–25M annually for schools, city, and county. Bordered by key roads including I-565, this zone is anchored by Eli Lilly’s massive new facility, set to break ground next year—and the TIF will reimburse the city $22M for land acquisition. Projects include road expansions, airport access upgrades, a new K-8 school, sewer improvements, and even Fire Station 18 expansion—all aimed at keeping pace with rapid development. Crucially, TIF funds are not new taxes but reinvested growth revenue, with a five-year deadline to start projects or risk losing funding. Council members see this as essential infrastructure to support future investment and community needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/766921392a40b189

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