Community Assistance

Brownfields

Introduction

Michigan's brownfield redevelopment efforts are considered the premier model for the country. Properties in the not-so-distant past that were considered lost forever are now being actively pursued for revitalization. In Michigan, brownfields are considered properties that are either contaminated, blighted or functionally obsolete. Brownfield sites can be found in cities with long histories of heavy industry and large-scale manufacturing activity and also in small towns and rural areas in Michigan. Revitalization of brownfields is critically important to communities throughout Michigan.

Brownfield Redevelopment Overview

Program Fact Sheet Resource Documents:

• The Brownfield Michigan Business Tax (MBT) credit provides an incentive in the form of a tax credit for eligible redevelopment investments on brownfield property. The Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive allows the utilization of tax increment financing to implement brownfield redevelopment projects. Click here to read an overview of the Brownfield MBT.

• A municipality or community may create a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) to develop and implement brownfield projects. Click here to read about the BRA.

MEDC Brownfield Policy Documents:

• 2009 MEDC Brownfield Program Guidelines 
• 2009 MEDC Brownfield Interest Policy 

MEDC Brownfield Applications:

• MBT Part I Application 
• MBT Amendment Application 

Additional MEDC Brownfield Documents Coming Soon:

• Brownfield Work Plan Instructions
• Brownfield MBT Certificate of Completion
• MBT Certificate of Completion Assignment Form

Program Contacts

For further questions, please contact one of our Brownfield Program Team members listed below:

Eric Helzer, Brownfield Program Analyst
517.241.5230
helzere@michigan.org

Sarah Latta Rainero, Brownfield Program Specialist
517.241.4801
raineros@michigan.org