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 ENTERPRISE ZONE FACILITIES

LEGAL CITATION:

M.C.L. 125.2101 et seq.; 1985 PA 224.

YEAR ADOPTED: 1985

BASIS OF TAX: In lieu of general property taxation for up to 10 years after a business is certified as a qualified business.

MEASURE OF TAX (BASE): State equalized value of real and personal property of a qualified business exclusive of exemptions. Partial exemption for facility located in a renaissance zone.

RATE: Qualified business: 1/2 the statewide average property tax rate on commercial, industrial, and utility property. Certain other business: the local property tax rate, with credits that can reduce rate to statewide average property tax rate.

ADMINISTRATION: Issuance of certification requires approval of Michigan Enterprise Zone Authority.

REPORT AND PAYMENT: Same as General Property Tax.

DISPOSITION: To the local unit in which such property is located, with certain exceptions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated July 21, 2008