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Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; definition of urban core cities; revise to reflect change in obsolete property rehabilitation act. Amends sec. 134 of 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.534).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Skaggs

HB 6200: Revising Definition of "Urban Core Cities" for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act OverviewBill Number: HB 6200 Title: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabi

bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6200

HB 6200: Revising Definition of "Urban Core Cities" for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act

Overview

Bill Number: HB 6200
Title: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; definition of urban core cities; revise to reflect change in obsolete property rehabilitation act. Amends sec. 134 of 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.534).
Status: Bill electronically reproduced 11/26/2024
Introduced: January 23, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 6200 is to revise the definition of "urban core cities" within the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA). This change is intended to expand the eligibility criteria for municipalities to participate in OPRA, which provides tax incentives for the rehabilitation of obsolete commercial and industrial properties.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the definition of "urban core cities" in the OPRA to include municipalities with a population of at least 10,000 (previously 50,000)
  • Expands the geographic area that qualifies as an "urban core" to include more communities, particularly smaller cities and towns
  • Maintains other existing criteria for OPRA eligibility, such as the property being obsolete and located within a qualified local governmental unit

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipalities with populations between 10,000-50,000 will now be eligible to participate in the OPRA program, allowing them to offer tax incentives for the rehabilitation of obsolete commercial and industrial properties
  • Property owners in these smaller urban areas will have greater access to OPRA tax abatements, potentially spurring more redevelopment and revitalization of blighted or underutilized properties
  • Local governments may see increased economic activity, property values, and tax revenues as a result of the expanded OPRA eligibility

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 6200 was introduced on January 23, 2025 and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill has been electronically reproduced and will now be referred to a committee for further consideration and potential amendments. If passed by the legislature, the revised definition of "urban core cities" would take effect immediately upon the governor's signature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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