Office of Economic Development

Public Improvement District (PID)

Overview

Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) , authorized under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372, provide the City of Corpus Christi with an economic development tool to finance qualified public improvements that confer a special benefit on a defined area of the city.  These improvements include infrastructure such as streets and public trails, enhancing connectivity and quality of life for Corpus Christi.

Purpose

  • Support new economic development and redevelopment
  • Finance public infrastructure improvements
  • Enhance community amenities and public spaces
  • Development that exceeds the city’s UDC
  • Protection and preservation of natural amenities and historical structures

Eligible Improvements

  • Streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, and multi-use public trails
  • Landscaping and lighting in public rights-of-way
  • Parks and open space enhancements
  • Water, wastewater, and drainage improvements
  • Pedestrian connectivity

Current PIDs in Corpus Christi

  • Tourism PID – Focused on marketing and promotional activities to boost tourism
  • Whitecap PID No. 1 – Dedicated to infrastructure improvements for the Whitecap development area, including streets and public trails

 Tourism PID  Whitecap PID No. 1

PID Policy Highlights

  • PIDs must be financially self-sufficient; the City incurs no costs for formation or administration
  • Petition requirements include description of proposed improvements, boundaries, and financing plan
  • Annual Service and Assessment Plan updates are required
  • Improvements must meet or exceed City standards and be inspected by the City

 Public Improvement District (PID) Policy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A PID is a special district where property owners fund public improvements through assessments.

Property owners submit a petition to the City. After review and public hearings, City Council may approve the PID.

Eligible improvements include streets, sidewalks, public trails, landscaping, parks, and other public infrastructure.

Property owners within the PID pay assessments based on property value.

No. PIDs are financially self-sufficient and funded by property owners within the district.

Assessments are based on the special benefit received by each property.

Yes, but only under specific conditions outlined in the PID Policy.

 

 

 

 

About Us

Economic Development promotes growth and prosperity for citizens and businesses in the region. Economic Development partners with local organizations to achieve these goals.

Contact Information

Address: 1201 Leopard Street, 4th floor, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Phone:  (361) 826-4000

Economic Development's Goals

  • Improve the Quality of Life of Our Residents
  • Diversify the City’s Economy 
  • Increase Business Recruitment and Retention 
  • Attract Talent and Develop Our Workforce