City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ)

City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Guidelines Contact Us Overview The City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Program was created by Act 52 of 2013. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (Revenue Department), the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Governor’s Office of Budget are tasked with administration of the CRIZ Program. The guidelines provide information for municipalities looking to apply to the CRIZ Program. A CRIZ is an area of up to 130 acres, comprised of parcels designated by a contracting authority, which will provide economic development and job creation within a political subdivision. State and local taxes collected within the CRIZ will be used to stimulate economic development projects within the CRIZ. The focus of the program is to provide opportunity to spur new growth, helping to revive communities and create jobs for the residents in the regions. Vacant, desolate, underutilized or abandoned space will be developed, thereby creating jobs, increasing personal incomes, growing state and local tax revenues, reviving local economies and improving the lives of residents and visitors. Additional Resources CRIZ Authority Project Criteria CRIZ Authority Annual Report and Audit PA Department of Revenue City Revitalization and Improvement Zones Legislative Reports City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Legislative Report Application Walkthrough Guide Download Walkthrough Guide -->