No, the core **Kansas statutes** governing **TIF** (K.S.A. 12-1770 et seq.) and the **Neighborhood Revitalization Program** (NRP, under the Kansas Neighborhood Revitalization Act, K.S.A. 12-17,114 et seq.) have **not been recently changed** in a way that alters whether they can be used together on the same project.
### Recent Legislative Activity
- In the **2026 session**, HB 2470 clarified that nothing in the NRP Act prohibits smaller municipalities (population under 10,000) from designating their **entire** municipality as a neighborhood revitalization area. This makes it easier for small towns to offer NRP rebates but does **not** address compatibility with TIF, exclusions for overlapping increment financing, or stacking rules.
- Other 2025–2026 tax and economic development bills focused on unrelated areas (e.g., corporate income tax reforms, single sales factor apportionment, reporting requirements for local governments, or TIF revenue replacement funds during specific fiscal years). None modified the interaction between TIF and NRP.
### No Statewide Prohibition or Mandate on Overlap
The ability (or inability) to combine TIF and NRP on one project remains governed by **local ordinances**, NRP plans, and TIF project plans adopted by individual cities or counties. These can include:
- Explicit permission (e.g., Topeka continues to state that properties in its Dynamic Core Redevelopment TIF District remain eligible for NRP rebates).
- Exclusions to prevent double-dipping on the same tax increment (still common in some counties/cities, as noted previously).
No statewide amendment has forced all localities to allow or prohibit the combination. Local rules and coordination with taxing entities (including school districts) continue to control practical implementation.
### Bottom Line
If your project is in a specific city or county, the rules are still determined by that jurisdiction’s current NRP plan and TIF ordinances. Practices haven’t shifted due to new state law.
For the most accurate answer for your location, contact the local economic development, planning, or community development department (or a Kansas municipal attorney). They can confirm the exact language in the latest adopted plans.
If you share the city/county or project details, I can help check for any very recent local updates.
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