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A Special Improvement District (SID) is a public entity that is organized by property owners, governed by a local board, and authorized by the local municipality. Typically, a Special Improvement District is formed to support the growth and development of a business district through services that enhance the area's vibrancy, improve its safety and cleanliness, and attract investment. Established by Ohio law (ORC Chapter 1710), a Special Improvement District is a defined geographic area where property owners agree to tax themselves to pay for improvements to the district. Ohio law allows for the creation of a SID for business district improvements, special energy improvement projects, or shoreline improvement projects. The Special Improvement Districts Guidebook, produced by County Planning, focuses on SIDs that are formed in business districts.
The SID services that are funded through the collection of special property tax assessments are in addition to the services offered by the municipality. SID services can include a variety of activities based upon the needs and desires of the property owners in the district. Common services include: sidewalk cleaning and removal of litter, visitor ambassadors, safety patrols, decorative lighting and street furniture, landscaping and flowers, comprehensive branding and signage, parking and transportation management, concerts, markets, and festivals, etc.
Learn more about Special Improvement Districts by reading our Special Improvement Districts Guidebook.
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