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Huber Heights unveils $125,000 economic development grant window; city rolls out TIF explainer video
Summary
City manager previewed outreach materials including a tax increment financing explainer video and announced an economic development grant program with $125,000 available across several categories; application window opens Aug. 18 and closes Oct. 17.
Huber Heights City Manager John reported Monday that the city will open an economic development grant window Aug. 18 with $125,000 available in four categories and will distribute new informational videos explaining local financing tools including tax increment financing.
The grant program will run Aug. 18–Oct. 17. The $125,000 is allocated as follows: $50,000 to be used in conjunction with other grants (state or county), $25,000 for small businesses or nonprofits, $25,000 for veteran-owned businesses and $25,000 for minority- and women-owned businesses. A review board that will evaluate applications includes Dr. Akins, the city manager, and others mentioned in the presentation (Alex and Jason). The city hopes to award grants by the end of the year.
City staff also showed an approximately two‑minute video that explains how TIF, or tax increment financing, works. The video notes Huber Heights uses non‑school TIFs, meaning local school districts and the Miami Valley Career Technology Center continue to receive their full share of property taxes. The video frames TIF as a way to capture the increase in property tax revenue from a targeted area and place that increment in a fund to reimburse public improvements or developer costs tied to the district.
John told council the city will release additional informational videos in coming months, including items described as NCA and CRA explanations. He said the outreach is intended to help residents “find answers” about city financing and development tools.
Council member Anita asked about net business growth after John reported 24 new businesses so far in 2025 (compared with 30 in all of 2024). John said the net figure—businesses opened minus those closed or moved—was “a fluid number” and that he would provide a follow‑up with the net count.
The announcement included routine operations updates (hydrant flushing zones and community events) and a reminder of National Night Out at Wayne High School. No formal action was taken; council members asked questions and staff said application materials and detailed guidance will be posted online before the grant window opens.
Ending: Staff said the grant application portal will be posted to the city website and Facebook page; council directed staff to return with any follow‑up clarifications requested by members prior to the Aug. 18 opening.
