Murphy Community Development Corporation & Murphy Municipal Development District

Murphy Community Development Corporation

The Murphy Community Development Corporation (MCDC) plans and initiates projects on the city's behalf that promote community enhancements such as parks and related open space improvements.

• Facilitate the development of community assets such as parks, recreation/community facilities, and open spaces. 
• Promote efforts to enhance the attractiveness of the City.
• Support community programs and events that serve the interests of our residents.
• Assist in the expansion of the local tax base through the creation of jobs with efforts to attract new businesses and retain existing businesses.

Funding for these projects is provided by ½ of 1% of sales tax revenue dollars generated from sales that are subject to general sales tax within the City of Murphy.

Murphy Municipal Development District

The Murphy Municipal Development District (MMDD) is committed to the attraction and retention of high-quality development in all parts of the city and to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for its citizens. Funding for these iniativies is provided by 1/4 of 1% of sales tax revenue dollas generated from sales that are subject to general sales tax within the City of Murphy.

MMDD will consider providing incentives in accordance with the procedures and criteria outlined below. Nothing herein shall imply or suggest that the City of Murphy or the MMDD are under any obligation to provide any incentive to any applicant. Only fully completed applications shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. You are welcome to contact city staff prior to submitting an application. 

• MMDD Application

Requirements for Consideration

All incentives provided by the MMDD must have as their underlying goal to further economic development in Murphy, particularly to enhance the tax base. The goals to be achieved by an accepted incentive application should be measurable and as set forth in an agreement between the city and the recipient. Recommendations for incentives will be based upon evaluation of criteria including, but not limited to, the following:

• How much direct sales tax will be generated?
• What beneficial economic impact will the project have on the community?
• What infrastructure construction will be required?
• How many jobs and what type of jobs will be brought to Murphy?
• What is the value of the Real and Business Personal Property that will be added to the tax rolls?
• How will the project contribute to the overall quality of life for Murphy residents?

To observe Murphy's growth over the years, a video showcasing an aerial view of the city from 1984 to 2018 is available via the link provided.

• City of Murphy 1984-2018