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1. What is a TIF?

A Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) is a geographical area or district created under Texas law. The purpose of a TIF is to encourage development of the area within its boundaries by the reinvestment of the incremental tax growth generated by property value increases and new development within the district.

2. How does a TIF work?

A TIF uses "incremental tax" to fund the projects designated in the TIF Plan. Incremental tax is new or additional tax revenue generated from increased property values and new development after a "base year" is established.

3. What is DCURD?

The Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District (DCURD) is the governmental body that constructed and now maintains much of the Las Colinas infrastructure, including the floodplain reclamation that created the Urban Center and defined Las Colinas lakes and canals.


DCURD comprises about one third of Las Colinas, including most of the Urban Center and all of the remaining sites large enough to support corporate campus development. Created by the Texas Legislature, DCURD collects taxes from property owners within the district to pay for and maintain its infrastructure projects.

4. What is the Las Colinas Association, and what does it do?

The Las Colinas Association (TLCA) was established in 1973. It is an association of property owners working together to preserve and enhance the quality of business, community life and property values in Las Colinas through board policy and deed restrictions. An Architectural Review Committee within TLCA reviews plans for development to assure the quality of Las Colinas for the current members and future of the development. Properties are assessed a fee for these services.