Sec. 16. The corporation shall consider the following factors in deciding whether to award a credit under this chapter for a proposed qualified investment:
(1) Evidence that the project aligns with the community's development plans.
(2) The economic development potential for the project for which the taxpayer proposes to make the qualified investment.
(3) Evidence of barriers preventing the development or redevelopment of the qualified redevelopment site in which the qualified investment is made, such as significant environmental contamination requiring remediation.
(4) The level of commitment by the public sector and local government to assist in the financing of improvements or redevelopment activities benefiting the qualified redevelopment site in which the qualified investment is made.
(5) Evidence of support by residents, businesses, and private organizations in the surrounding community for the project for which the taxpayer proposes to make the qualified investment.
(6) The level of economic distress in the surrounding community and the extent to which the project for which the taxpayer proposes to make the qualified investment mitigates the economic distress.
(7) The extent to which the project is estimated to enhance the economic opportunity, health, safety, aesthetics, or amenities of the community in a manner that:
(A) improves quality of life factors for residents of the region; and
(B) increases the ability of the region to attract and retain a talented workforce.
(8) Any other factors as determined by the corporation.
As added by P.L.158-2019, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.135-2022, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3.1. State Tax Liability Credits
Chapter 34. Redevelopment Tax Credit
6-3.1-34-3.5. "Mine Reclamation Site"
6-3.1-34-4. "Pass Through Entity"
6-3.1-34-5. "Placed in Service"
6-3.1-34-6. "Qualified Redevelopment Site"
6-3.1-34-7. "Qualified Investment"
6-3.1-34-9. "State Tax Liability"
6-3.1-34-11. Application; Amount of Credit; Pass Through Entity
6-3.1-34-12. Allocation of Credit Against Taxes Owed; Order; Computation
6-3.1-34-14. Credit Assignment
6-3.1-34-15. Requirements to Be Awarded a Credit
6-3.1-34-16. Factors Considered in Determining Whether to Award a Credit
6-3.1-34-18. Repayment Provisions
6-3.1-34-19. Procedure to Claim a Credit
6-3.1-34-20. Notice of Noncompliance; Assessment
6-3.1-34-21. Evaluation of the Performance of the Tax Credit Program; Report