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Tax Incentives & Grants

Developers and property owners in Manistee County have access to a variety of real estate tax incentives and financing tools designed to support new development, redevelopment, and rehabilitation projects. These tools can often be layered to help close financing gaps and improve overall project feasibility, depending on location and eligibility.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)


MEDC offers a range of state-level incentives that can support real estate development tied to job creation, placemaking, redevelopment, and community revitalization.

Common Real Estate–Related Tools:

  • Community Revitalization Program (CRP): Gap financing for redevelopment of vacant, blighted, or functionally obsolete properties.
  • Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP): Performance-based incentives that may support real estate improvements tied to business expansion or attraction.
  • Public Spaces Community Places: Crowdfunding match program to support placemaking and public-facing real estate improvements.
  • Strategic Site Readiness & Redevelopment Programs: Assistance for preparing and redeveloping development-ready sites.

 

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Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)


MSHDA focuses on housing-related development and rehabilitation, particularly projects that increase affordability and housing supply.

Common Real Estate–Related Tools:

  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): Federal tax credits allocated through MSHDA to support affordable rental housing development.
  • Workforce and Affordable Housing Programs: Gap financing and grants for housing projects serving local workforce needs.
  • Neighborhood and Housing Revitalization Programs: Support for rehabilitation, infill, and mixed-use housing development.

 

MSHDA
Developers Resources

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Manistee County Land Bank Authority


The Land Bank supports the reuse and redevelopment of vacant, abandoned, or underutilized properties throughout Manistee County.

Available Tools:

  • Property Acquisition & Disposition: Access to land bank–owned properties for redevelopment.
  • Brownfield & Redevelopment Coordination: Assistance aligning projects with incentive programs.
  • Flexible Conveyance Terms: Reduced purchase prices or development-based agreements to encourage reinvestment.

Manistee County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA)


The County BRA assists with environmentally challenged properties and redevelopment projects that may be financially infeasible without incentives.

Available Tools:

  • Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Reimbursement for eligible environmental and non-environmental redevelopment costs.
  • Due Diligence & Cleanup Support: Assistance with baseline environmental assessments and remediation planning.
  • Gap Financing: Helps offset extraordinary redevelopment costs tied to site conditions.

 

Manistee County
Planning Department

Learn more about Brownfield redevelopment, planning resources, and programs available through Manistee County.

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City of Manistee


The City of Manistee offers local incentives and tools to encourage private investment and redevelopment.

Potential Real Estate Incentives:

  • Tax Abatements: Industrial Facilities Tax (IFT) and other abatements for eligible development projects.
  • Downtown & Corridor Redevelopment Tools: Incentives tied to Downtown Development Authority (DDA) or Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.
  • Local Grant & Infrastructure Support: Assistance for public improvements that support private development.
  • Zoning & Development Flexibility: Tools to facilitate adaptive reuse and redevelopment projects.

Getting Started

Real estate projects often layer multiple incentives to close financing gaps. Early coordination helps identify eligibility, align timelines, and maximize available tools. For assistance in navigating real estate tax incentives, grants, or redevelopment tools, contact the Director of Economic Development at the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce.

Andrew Stafford
 Director of Economic Development
 Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
 📧 Development@manisteechamber.com
 📞 (231) 723-2575

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