Please use the map viewer below to verify your address is within a Neighborhood Tax Increment District (TID). Search for your address on the bottom right of the map by clicking the magnifying glass icon.

More information below the map on this page.

2026 Application Windows

  • TID 28 – February 16-27, 2026
  • TID 23 – March 2-13, 2026
  • TID 31 – April 6-17, 2026
  • TID 22 – May 4-15, 2026
  • TID 27 – June 1-12, 2026

2026 Focus Areas

  • TID 22 – Melvin Avenue, Douglas Avenue, Goold Street, Erie Street, and North Wisconsin Street
  • TID 23 – Center Street from 12th Street to 14th Street and Park Avenue, De Koven Avenue, Villa Street
  • TID 27 – Harriet Street, Northwestern Avenue, Prospect Street, Jefferson Street
  • TID 28 – Rupert Boulevard, Kinzie Avenue, Chicago Street
  • TID 31 – Washington Avenue, Flett Avenue, 17th Street, West Boulevard

Applications will only be accepted online, if assistance is needed, please contact (262) 636-9398 or visit our office.

Neighborhood Tax Increment District (TID) Policies

Application Materials (for homeowner applicants)

  • TID Application (CLICK HERE TO APPLY).
    • The following documents will need to be uploaded:
      • Recent Mortgage Statement (must be current) or Satisfaction of Mortgage
      • Homeowner’s Insurance Declaration Page
      • Proof of Occupancy (current utility bill – gas, electric, phone, or internet bill)
      • Copy of a valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License or State ID
  • TID Payment Authorization Form

Process to Apply

  1. City staff will review for completeness.
  2. You will receive an email notification to schedule an appointment with City Staff for an in-home inspection.
  3. City staff will enter your property and complete a project inspection report (you will need to be present).
  4. You will receive an email notification to submit the estimate from the contractor who will perform the work for you.
    • Your selected contractor(s) are required to obtain all necessary permits/approvals for the work.
    • Further, all contractors must be licensed by the State of Wisconsin, bonded and insured, and in good standing with the City.
  5. City staff will draft the contract between you and your contractor and notify you when it is ready for signatures.
  6. Once all signatures have been obtained, City Staff will email a copy to all parties and authorized work may begin.
    • Any work or money spent before this is not eligible for the Program.
  7. Upon completion of the approved project, the following documents must be submitted to City Staff:
    • Payment Authorization Form
    • Invoice
    • Final Lien Waiver
    • All Required Permits and Final Inspections, if required.
  8. City disperses funds directly to the contractor as defined by signed contract.

For Contractors

Contractors selected by homeowners must complete the online form here to submit the following:

  • W-9
  • Declaration page from Contractor’s insurance
  • State of WI Dwelling Contractor registration cards (DC & DCQ)

More information for Contractors

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If you are not within a TID boundary, please consider The City of Racine – City of Racine Housing Repair Program (racinehousingloans.com).

Not finding what you’re looking for? Please email CDA.applications@cityofracine.org.