Tax Abatement Information

Industrial property tax abatements provide incentives for eligible businesses to make new investment in Michigan.  These abatements encourage Michigan manufacturers to build new plants, expand existing plants, renovate aging plants, or add new machinery and equipment. 

Click here http://www.michiganbusiness.org/#home-intro  to view Michigan Economic Development Corporations summary of IFEC’s. 

Also see the list of Frequently Asked Questions:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/taxes/IFE_FAQ_276636_7.pdf 

about IFEC’s on the State’s website.

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE ANY CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AND/OR PERSONAL PROPERTY IS PURCHASED.

• Orion Township Tax Abatement Policy (Includes policy, application, and affidavit of Fees)
• State of Michigan IFEC 198 Abatement Application:
  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/1012f_2637_7.pdf
  (Both the above documents must be filed with the Clerk's office - instructions for completions are included with the application)
• Resolutions establishing existing Industrial Development Districts:
  Resolution establishing Industrial Development District No. 2009-1
  Resolution Establishing Industrial Development District No. 2010-1
• Map of existing Industrial Development Districts:  Orion Township, Michigan - Industrial Development District