Blight Elimination

Blighted Area Rehabilitation Act, Public Act 344 of 1945, MCL 125.71, et seq.

Certification of Abandoned Property for Accelerated Forfeiture Act, Public Act 132 of 1999, MCL 211.961, et seq.

Neighborhood Area Improvements Act, Public Act 208 of 1949, MCL 125.941, et seq.

Neighborhood Assistance and Participation Act, Public Act 56 of 1980, MCL 125.801, et seq.

Fire Insurance Withholding Act, Chapter 28, Public Act 218 of 1956, MCL 500.2804, et seq.
Fire Insurance Withholding Program Enrollment Application (.pdf)

Brownfield Redevelopment Information
Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Assistance Team Web pages

Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law, Public Act 250 of 1941, MCL 125.901, et seq.

Aquisition of Property by State Agencies and Public Corporations Act, Public Act 149 of 1911, et seq.

HUD Dollar Homes Initiative

HUD’s Dollar Homes initiative helps local governments foster housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income families and address specific community needs by offering them the opportunity to purchase qualified HUD-owned homes for $1 each. Communities can fix up the homes and put them to good use at a considerable savings. The newly occupied homes can act as catalysts for neighborhood revitalization, attracting new residents and businesses to an area.  

How Townships Can Assist Residents Facing Foreclosure