Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs), are special districts created per Florida Statutes (Title XI, Chapter 163, Part III) by a local government working in partnership with the designated community to focus on stabilizing & revitalizing the area.

The special district designation allows property taxes from the community to be allocated for only activities that promote & support redevelopment and new development in the CRA.

A Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) is created to oversee the administration and management of all CRAs designated by the local government. The Agency must have a governing body, or Agency Board, that oversees and determines the focus & direction for each CRA. The local government determines the membership of the Agency Board upon creation of the Agency.

Marion County CRA Agency Board

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners, as part of their strategic planning efforts, elected to pursue establishing a Community Redevelopment Area Program as a tool to further economic development opportunities promoting investment & reinvestment within suitably identified areas of the Marion County.

Silver Springs CRA

The first CRA created is the Silver Springs CRA, established in 2013. The Silver Springs Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) recognizes the unique location of Florida’s Silver Springs and the surrounding Silver Springs community. The area serves as a gateway to the heart of Marion County & the environmental crossroads formed by the Silver Springs State Park, Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, Indian Lake State Forest & Silver Springs Forest.

Additional resources

Florida Redevelopment Association

The Florida Redevelopment Association provides a significant resource outlining & providing more information regarding CRAs under the umbrella of the Florida League of Cities.