Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) with LA County
Long Beach
Summary
The city is exploring an EIFD that would capture a portion of future property tax growth from new development in five areas — downtown, the airport, Anaheim/Esther corridors, North Long Beach, and the Santa Fe corridor — and spend it on infrastructure and affordable housing. The county could match the city's contribution, potentially yielding about $385 million over 50 years. No new tax is involved, and formation would require multiple public hearings and a protest opportunity for residents and property owners in the district.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No new taxes, but a slice of future property tax growth would be set aside — roughly $37 million in the first five years and an estimated $385 million over 50 years if the county matches.
Residents citywide could benefit from funded projects like sidewalks, storm drains, community centers, and affordable housing, with an emphasis on North, Central, and West Long Beach.
A portion of future general fund property tax growth would be tied up for decades, slightly limiting flexible revenue for other city priorities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Special Meeting - Study Session - Oct 20, 2026
The city is exploring an EIFD that would capture a portion of future property tax growth from new development in five areas — downtown, the airport, Anaheim/Esther corridors, North Long Beach, and the Santa Fe corridor — and spend it on infrastructure and affordable housing. The county could match the city's contribution, potentially yielding about $385 million over 50 years. No new tax is involved, and formation would require multiple public hearings and a protest opportunity for residents and property owners in the district.
Economic Development and Opportunity Committee - Oct 6, 2026
The city is moving toward creating an enhanced infrastructure financing district with LA County to reinvest property tax growth into areas like downtown, the airport and North Long Beach. A council study session is set for October 17, with a final vote targeted for December.
Economic Development Commission - Feb 4, 2026
Long Beach is exploring an EIFD that would capture a share of future property tax growth within a ~5,000-acre district to fund roads, parks, storm drains, and affordable housing — potentially $278M-$556M over 45-50 years. No new taxes; the key question is whether LA County will partner and match the city's allocation. Formation could happen by October if the effort proceeds.
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