Local Advocacy

BOMA Indiana serves all counties in the state and understands that its members may have different opinions on specific legislation. Some bills may seem aligned with BOMA Indiana’s policies, but they often require deeper review. Therefore, BOMA Indiana carefully studies all proposed legislation and consults the Advocacy Committee before taking a position. While the focus is on state legislation, BOMA Indiana also considers the needs of its members at the local level, promoting the practice of commercial real estate ownership and management.

  • Enabled in HB 1001 – State Budget
  • Governed by Board of 8 Appointees - 4 State (2 from Governor, 1 from Speaker of House, 1 from Senate Pro-Temp.); 4 Local (2 – Mayor, 2 – City-County Council); Majority must be property owners within the district
  • Enacted by City-County Council via ordinance November 2023
  • Assessment on all taxable real property
  • Council dictates district boundaries and rates
  • Downtown Indy, Inc. administers funds, does not dictate projects
  • 10-year term (renewable by IGA and CCC)
  • Annual budget and report of activities submitted to City County Council
  • Security (including public safety technology)
  • Safety ambassadors
  • Cleaning, litter and graffiti removal; power washing
  • Outreach of homeless
  • Operations for a low barrier shelter for homeless
  • Landscaping and beautification
  • Public events
  • Business attraction and development
  • Planning for improvement activities
  • Q4 2023 - Passage of EED at Indianapolis City County Council
  • Q1&2 2024 - Appointment of Board Members
  • Q3 2024 - Expiration of ARPA funding for downtown Indianapolis programming
  • Q2 2025 - Supplemental assessment fee added to 2024 property taxes