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1. What is Springfield Township's proposed Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ)?

Residents of Springfield Township voted and passed an issue on the May 6, 2014 ballot to partner with the City of Mt. Healthy and create a joint economic development zone (JEDZ). The designated zone includes properties in Springfield Township where businesses are located and/or individuals work, excluding home-based businesses.

The JEDZ will enable the collection of a 1.5% payroll/earnings tax on businesses and individuals who work in the zone. As required by law, the City of Mt. Healthy must collect the tax and allocate the revenue between the Township and the City based on the percentage outlined in the agreement.

The City of Mt. Healthy provided the Township with the most advantageous partnership agreement and gives Springfield Township the best option for future long-term collaborations aimed at reducing costs and dependency on property taxes.

2. Who will pay the JEDZ earnings tax?

Only businesses and individuals who work in Springfield Township are subject to a 1.5% earnings tax.

If you do not work in Springfield Township, the JEDZ does NOT affect you and will NOT raise your taxes in any way.

Home businesses are not included in the JEDZ.

3. How will the JEDZ affect me?

If you are a resident but do not work in Springfield Township:
The JEDZ will NOT affect you and will NOT raise your taxes at all.

If you are a resident and work in Springfield Township:
You will be able to apply for and receive a grant in the form of a check, equal to the amount of the payroll tax you paid into the JEDZ.

If you operate a business out of a residence:
The JEDZ will NOT affect you and will NOT raise your taxes at all.

If you are a resident who is retired and not working:
The JEDZ will NOT affect you and will NOT raise your taxes at all.

4. What areas are included in the JEDZ?

All properties in Springfield Township that are being used for business and/or where individuals are employed are included in the JEDZ.

5. How does the JEDZ benefit Springfield Township residents?

Revenue from the JEDZ earnings tax provides the community with some of the essential funding necessary to for township services and for the implementation of economic development initiatives as outlined in the Community Master Plan.