Joint Economic Development District

 Townships don't collect income tax and share property tax revenues with the county and other important agencies. But townships are permitted to establish special districts which serve as important economic development tools to attract new corporate investors and help shift the burden of funding necessary services away from the individual taxpayer. 

A Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) allows a township to diversify its revenue stream by partnering with a municipality to collect income tax from a geographically limited property within the community. A JEDD is designed to encourage cooperation among local communities, to enhance development opportunities, mutually benefiting the economic vitality of each area.

Jefferson Township has partnered with Washington Court House for a Joint Economic Development District on approximately __ acres at the (Insert Location Area)

Within the set geographic boundaries of the JEDD, an income tax is administered and collected by the District, with administration through Washington Court House. As a Township, Jefferson has no taxing authority on its own. Jefferson Township receives a portion of this income tax, as does Washington Court House, based upon the details of a negotiated agreement with the parties involved. A JEDD Board with representation from each of the partners oversees the JEDD.

Some frequently asked questions about the JEDD in Jefferson Township:

 As a Township, Jefferson does not assess an income or payroll tax. Individuals working within the Township's limited Joint Economic Development District (JEDD), however, are assessed an income tax by the District. A percentage of the tax collected within the JEDD is dispersed to Jefferson Township. The JEDD area is approximately ___ acres of property located on  (Insert Location Area) 

 If you work within the geographic boundaries of the JEDD, you will be assessed a 1 percent earnings tax. The tax will be charged by  Washington Court House . 

 Washington Court House  maintains most records associated with tax collection/revenue/expenses of the JEDD in Jefferson Township. As a partner in the JEDD,  Washington Court House  plays the role of administrator. 

To request public records associated with the JEDD, contact  Washington Court House  finance director at (999) 999-9999. To request public records that may be in the care of Jefferson Township, email Jomi Ward or (740) 426-8344. 

The JEDD Contract (PDF) is available to view online.

A JEDD Agreement (PDF) is also available online.