Representatives Seal

Fiscal Note

H.B. 427

2026 General Session

Tax Increment Financing Modifications

by Walter, R. Neil

Senate Seal
General, Income Tax, and Uniform School FundsJR4-4-101
OngoingOne-timeTotal
Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) $0 $(5,000) $(5,000)


State GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)
Revenues FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $50,000 $50,000
Total Revenues $0 $50,000 $50,000

Enactment of this legislation could increase revenues in dedicated credits by $50,000 ongoing in FY 2027 to the Governor's Office of Economic opportunity from Local Government or Public Entities paying an application fee.


Expenditures FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $50,000 $50,000
General Fund, One-time $5,000 $0 $0
Total Expenditures $5,000 $50,000 $50,000

Enactment of this bill may cost the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity $50,000 ongoing in Dedicated Credits beginning in FY 2027 to review applications for utilizing tax increment financing. Additionally, enactment of this bill may cost the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity $5,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026 to set up an application portal and process for the new application.


FY2026 FY2027 FY2028
Net All Funds (rev-exp) $(5,000) $0 $0
Local GovernmentUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

To the extent that a Local Government or Public Entity submit an application to utilize tax increment financing, the Governor's Office of Economic may establish an application fee and in aggregate it is estimated that Local Government or Public Entities may pay $50,000 ongoing in FY 2027.

Individuals & BusinessesUCA 36-12-13(2)(c)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.

Regulatory ImpactUCA 36-12-13(2)(d)

Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.

Performance EvaluationJR1-4-601

This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed program, please see: https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram