The Uptown Business Improvement District meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8:15 AM has been cancelled. Please note: The Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority meeting will take place as scheduled on September 4, 2024, at 8:00 AM. If you have any questions, you may contact the Economic Development Department by email at econdevshrd@grcity.us or by phone at 616-456-3431.
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The Obsolete Property Rehabilitation (OPRA) Program, as defined in Michigan Public Act 146 of 2000, as amended, provides a reduction of future taxes on improvements made for a period of 10-12 years following the rehabilitation of an eligible building.
Eligible OPRA projects meet the following criteria:
The application process takes 3-4 months, as detailed in the “OPRA Application Process” document linked below. OPRA applications need to be approved by both the City Commission and the State Tax Commission. Further, building permits cannot be pulled on a proposed OPRA project until the OPRA District is approved at City Commission Meeting #3.
Your first step to exploring eligibility for the OPRA program is to contact our office to discuss the project and its qualifications.