POST-AWARD COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST

Michigan Commercial Rehabilitation Act (CRA): Compliance Requirements

What you must do after you win this award — administered by Michigan State Tax Commission / Local · Michigan.

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Total requirements
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Clawback-risk items
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Deadline-bound

⚠ Common Disallowed-Cost Pitfalls

  • Ongoing Eligibility: Certificate revocation under MCL 207.852 if property use changes from commercial/multi-family residential
  • Financial & Cost Eligibility: Tax delinquency may trigger certificate revocation under MCL 207.852
  • Other Obligations: Unauthorized transfer may result in certificate revocation and loss of exemption
  • Ongoing Eligibility: Loss of qualified facility status may trigger certificate revocation

Financial & Cost Eligibility

  • Clawback riskOngoing

    Property owner must remain current on payment of the frozen commercial rehabilitation tax and may not become delinquent on any property-related taxes.

    Deadline: same payment schedule as standard property taxes

    Source: PA 210 of 2005; MCL 207.850-207.851

Ongoing Eligibility

  • Clawback riskOngoing

    The property must remain used for commercial business or multi-family residential purposes for the duration of the certificate to maintain the tax exemption.

    Deadline: continuous during certificate term (1-10 years)

    Source: PA 210 of 2005, as amended; Michigan.gov program description

  • HighOngoing

    Property must continue to meet the physical requirements of a qualified facility within the Commercial Rehabilitation District throughout the exemption period.

    Deadline: continuous during certificate term

    Source: PA 210 of 2005; Michigan.gov program page

Other Obligations

  • HighEvent Driven

    Certificate holder must notify the local unit of government and obtain approval before transferring the exemption certificate to a subsequent property owner.

    Deadline: prior to transfer of property ownership

    Source: MCL 207.852-207.853

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This checklist is compiled from official program sources and general grant-management rules for informational purposes. Final compliance obligations are governed by your specific grant agreement and the administering agency — always verify with Michigan State Tax Commission / Local.