Rossville Downtown Development Authority (RDDA)
Executive Director - Tobey Hill | Board Chairperson - Michael Hicks
The Rossville Downtown Development Authority is a group of citizens who are appointed by the Rossville City Council who live and work in the City of Rossville. The purpose of the RDDA is to improve the livability of Rossville by creating a thriving, energetic, and flourishing downtown district to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Interested in Serving as an RDDA Board Member?
The Rossville Downtown Development Authority currently has an opening for a voting board member. If you are interested, please complete the form below to be entered for consideration. In order to be considered for this particular opening, you MUST reside in the proper City limits of Rossville, GA. Finally, as an RDDA board member, you must be willing to recruit, organize, and lead a volunteer committee focused on one of the four Mainstreet Pillars.
Downtown Development Resources:
Federal Opportunity Zone - A Federal Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.
Georgia Rural Tax Credit - Enables businesses and investors to obtain tax credits for qualified activities occurring within designated Rural Zones. Credits will be available for job creation activities, investment in downtown properties, and renovation of properties to make them usable. The credits can be layered on top of each other; however, no credits are eligible without the job creation element being present.
Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund - Provides below-market rate financing to fund capital projects in core historic downtown areas and adjacent historic neighborhoods to spur commercial redevelopment. Once approved, funds may be used for such activities as: real estate acquisition, development, redevelopment, and new construction; rehabilitation of public and private infrastructure and facilities; purchase of equipment and other assets (on a limited basis).
Georgia Cities Revolving Loan Fund - Provides a revolving loan fund for projects that fit the overall objectives of the Foundation and that are likely to have a positive economic impact on the community. Applications are evaluated based on leadership, accountability, long-term sustainability, and potential for private investment. Projects should encourage spin-off development, add jobs, promote downtown housing, or add to the cultural enrichment of the community.