Background
The Town of Eaton, through the Hometown Revitalization Committee, established a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) in December 2024 after voters within the district approved its formation. A DDA is a public entity authorized to support the development and revitalization of a downtown district. This effort is a community project in partnership with the Town and local businesses and property owners. The DDA is a tool for leveraging new investment and growing downtown.
DDA Quick Facts
- DDAs are governed by a board appointed by the Town Council. To be eligible, you need to be a qualified elector of the DDA (registered to vote within the district boundaries, own a property or a business within the DDA boundaries).
- The Eaton DDA is not a new tax or tax increase.
- DDAs can create and support local programs that:
- Improve exterior facades, address ADA issues, and other building issues.
- Promote the downtown districts through events and shared marketing.
- Promote redevelopment and new investment.