Question 1

What is a CRA?

Accepted Answer

A CRA is a Community Redevelopment Agency. It's a public agency set up to focus attention and funding on a specific part of a city that needs investment.

Question 2

What is a boundary review, in one sentence?

Accepted Answer

It's a study of the lines on the map that decide which parts of the city the CRA can work in, and whether those lines still make sense.

Question 3

Why is this happening now?

Accepted Answer

The current boundary was drawn years ago and the city has changed since then. The CRA wants to check whether the area it covers still matches where the needs are.

Question 4

Will this raise my taxes?

Accepted Answer

A boundary review does not set tax rates. CRAs are funded by tax increment financing (a way of setting aside part of the growth in existing property tax revenue for the area), not by adding a new tax. Your tax bill is set by the county, the city, and other taxing bodies.

Question 5

What happens to my property if the boundary changes?

Accepted Answer

Being inside a CRA area does not change who owns your property or what you can do with it. It mainly changes which public programs and improvements your area may be eligible for. If you have questions about your specific property, contact CRA staff.

Question 6

Who makes the final decision?

Accepted Answer

The CRA Board votes in a public meeting. Other public bodies may also have a role before anything becomes final.

Question 7

How can I get involved?

Accepted Answer

Share your thoughts through the feedback page, come to a meeting when dates are posted, or call or email CRA staff directly.

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