Housing (Community Development)

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6180: Financial institutions: mortgage brokers and lenders; consolidation of certain licensing statutes related to residential mortgages; make conforming changes in the Michigan zoning enabling act. Amends sec. 406 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3406). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6177'26

This bill amends Michigan zoning laws to allow cities to deny zoning permits to individuals who owe fines or court costs from administrative hearings. However, it creates an exemption for specific entities, including government housing agencies, financial institutions, and licensed mortgage servicers, preventing these groups from being blocked due to such delinquencies. The legislation also ensures that a permit cannot be denied if the applicant is trying to fix the specific blight issue that originally caused the unpaid fine. This change aims to prevent financial penalties from hindering the ability of regulated lenders and housing authorities to process necessary zoning requests.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill exempts housing agencies and lenders from zoning denials due to unpaid fines, preventing barriers to housing development and protecting essential housing entities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Mortgages Zoning

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5798: Individual income tax: credit; community development tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5799'26, HB 5809'26

This bill creates a new state tax credit program designed to encourage private investment in community development projects across Michigan. It allows qualified taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 25% of their eligible investment, increasing to 50% for projects involving historic rehabilitation, rural development, or areas with low-income populations. To receive the credit, applicants must demonstrate local support and prove that the project would not happen without the financial incentive, while the state fund reviews applications based on criteria such as economic soundness and the potential to revitalize blighted or vacant properties. The legislation sets annual spending limits for the program, requires projects to be completed within three years, and mandates that at least 20% of the credits go to rural or small-scale initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit program to encourage private investment in community development, aligning with economic development and fiscal incentives.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits to encourage private investment in community development, including low-income areas, thereby funding housing projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5799: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; community development tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2007 & 125.2009). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5798'26, HB 5809'26

This bill updates the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to expand the powers and duties of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). It allows the fund to establish and operate a job training program for workers and a brownfield historic investment program for specific capital projects. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the fund's authority to issue bonds for a special entity dedicated to settling a specific legal claim against the state. These changes aim to provide the MEDC with clearer legal tools to manage grants, loans, and investments while pursuing economic development goals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands MEDC powers to fund job training and brownfield projects, advancing economic development and state budget utilization.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'housing development authority' as a subject and funds brownfield historic investment programs, which can facilitate housing development.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands MEDC powers to establish a job training program for workers, directly advancing workforce development and employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Workforce Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 5809: Housing: housing development authority; eligibility for credits under the community development tax credit program; coordinate with Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5798'26, HB 5799'26

HB 5809 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act to update the powers of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) regarding its coordination with federal programs and the Michigan Strategic Fund. The bill clarifies the authority's ability to collect fees for loans and publications, allowing those funds to be used for corporate purposes unless pledged for bond repayment. It also reinforces the authority's role in encouraging community organizations for housing projects and managing the salvage of usable housing scheduled for demolition. Additionally, the legislation ensures that the authority can make loans to mortgage lenders and purchase securities to support housing development efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens the Michigan State Housing Development Authority's ability to collect fees and coordinate with federal programs, enhancing funding for housing initiatives.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens Michigan State Housing Development Authority powers and clarifies funding mechanisms for housing development and community programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 924: Individual income tax: credit; community development tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0923'26, SB 0925'26

This bill creates a new state tax credit program to encourage private investment in community development projects across Michigan. It allows taxpayers who invest in eligible properties, such as historic sites, rural areas, or low-income census tracts, to receive a credit equal to 25% to 50% of their investment costs. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate local support, show the project is financially sound, and prove it will revitalize blighted or vacant areas. The program includes strict timelines for securing financing and completing construction, with a total annual funding cap of $200 million that must be at least 30% allocated to housing projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credits to encourage private investment in community development, promoting economic growth and revitalizing blighted areas.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits to encourage private investment in community development, including low-income areas and blighted properties, which can fund affordable housing projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 923: Housing: housing development authority; eligibility for credits under the community development tax credit program; coordinate with Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0925'26

SB 923 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act to update the powers of the Michigan Housing Development Authority, specifically clarifying its ability to set standards for housing projects and manage fees related to loans and publications. The bill also adds new provisions to coordinate with the Michigan Strategic Fund and adjust eligibility criteria for credits under the Community Development Tax Credit Program. By modifying existing statutes, the legislation aims to streamline how the authority operates and interacts with other state financial programs to support housing initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax credit eligibility and coordinates with the Strategic Fund to streamline housing development, advancing fiscal management and public housing goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens Michigan Housing Development Authority powers and coordinates with tax credit programs to advance housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 792: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

SB 792 amends Michigan's "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" to clarify definitions and update eligibility for tax exemptions on rehabilitation projects. The bill specifies that "obsolete property" includes blighted, functionally obsolete, or brownfield sites (e.g., industrial buildings converted to residential use), and defines "rehabilitation" to require major improvements (exceeding 10% of property value), excluding minor repairs. It refines criteria for local governments to establish rehabilitation districts, limiting eligibility to areas with economic hardship indicators like low median income or proximity to large cities. This affects property owners and local governments in designated districts by ensuring only substantial rehabilitation projects qualify for tax relief under the updated rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax exemption criteria for property rehabilitation, promoting economic development through targeted fiscal incentives for blighted sites and brownfield redevelopment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends tax exemptions for rehabilitating obsolete properties (e.g., industrial-to-residential conversions), promoting housing development through clearer eligibility and major improvement requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Property Taxes Tags Economic Development

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signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 723: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; transformational brownfield plan; modify. Amends secs. 2, 13c, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds secs.16a & 16b.

SB 723 modifies Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to streamline cleanup and development of contaminated or underused industrial sites. It defines "blighted" properties more clearly (e.g., sites with disconnections, fire hazards, or buried debris) and creates a new "transformational brownfield plan" that allows developers to capture tax revenues generated during construction. The bill establishes "construction period tax capture revenues" - taxes collected from wages paid during site improvements - which are calculated using a specific formula and reported to the state treasury. This policy directly affects developers, local governments, and property owners working on eligible brownfield sites, providing a new funding mechanism for redevelopment projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates 'construction period tax capture revenues' from wages during development, directly generating state tax revenue to fund brownfield redevelopment projects, aligning with fiscal management and economic development funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines brownfield redevelopment, enabling new housing development on underused industrial sites without explicit housing language but directly facilitates housing construction through tax incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4144: Corporate income tax: rate; rate increase and earmark of increased revenue to school aid fund; provide for. Amends secs. 623 & 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623 & 206.695).

HB 4144 increases Michigan's corporate income tax rate from 6% to 8.5% effective January 1, 2025, affecting corporations operating in the state. It directs a specific portion of the revenue increase - specifically, the amount attributable to the 2.5% rate hike - to the state school aid fund starting with the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill also allocates other portions of the tax revenue to housing, community development, and revitalization funds during the 2022-2025 fiscal years. This is a direct policy change altering tax rates and revenue distribution, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases corporate tax rate to fund school aid, housing, and community development programs via explicit revenue earmarking.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill earmarks 2.5% corporate tax increase revenue to school aid fund, directly increasing K-12 education funding per legislative language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates tax revenue to housing, community development, and revitalization funds during 2022-2025 fiscal years per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Community Development Property Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5073: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; definitions of housing property and tax capture revenues and cap on total tax capture revenues; clarify definitions and modify cap. Amends secs. 2, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.).

HB 5073 amends Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act (1996 PA 381) to clarify definitions and adjust tax capture mechanisms. It updates the definition of "blighted" property to include land bank properties and tax-reverted municipal land, and specifies how "construction period tax capture revenues" are calculated using reported wages and state income tax rates. The bill modifies the cap on total tax capture revenues generated from redevelopment projects. These changes directly affect local governments creating brownfield authorities, property developers, and municipalities managing contaminated sites, ensuring clearer rules for tax incentives during cleanup and redevelopment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends brownfield tax capture mechanisms to facilitate housing development by clarifying definitions of blighted properties and adjusting revenue caps, enabling redevelopment projects that advance affordable housing goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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