Tax Incentive Information
For the past 35 years, the Auburn Hills City Council has used tax abatements to attract and retain industrial manufacturing-based companies. By allowing an initial tax discount, we have worked with hundreds of businesses to grow the City's tax base by adding new private investments.
We're not your typical governmental agency. Auburn Hills has fine-tuned its tax incentive application process to eliminate red tape and make the experience as straightforward and painless as possible. The Tax Incentive process begins with the Assessing Department and the Community Development Department. The following documents provide the prospective applicant with the necessary information to complete the application process and the required future reporting.
If you have any questions, please contact the Assessing Department at 248-370-9436 or visit the State of Michigan’s website for a list of Frequently Asked Questions about IFECs.
General Information
An Industrial Development District (IDD), must be established before application for a New Facility IFEC. If a district is not established, an application must be made to create a new one. (Fee required)
A Plant Rehabilitation District (PRD), must be established before application for a Rehab Facility IFEC. If a district is not established, an application must be made to create a new one. (Fee required)
A Commercial Rehabilitation District (CRD,) must be established before application for a CREC. If a district is not established, an application must be made to create a new one. (Fee Required) Contact the Assessing Department for established districts.
All IDD, PRD, CRD, IFEC, and CREC applications are forwarded to the City Council. Subsequently, all applicants will appear before the City Council to present their request. The City Council will then approve or deny the application.
IFEC and CREC applications MUST be submitted BEFORE any construction begins.
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificates (IFEC)
Industrial property tax abatements provide incentives for eligible businesses to make new investment in Michigan. These abatements encourage Michigan manufacturers to build new plants, expand existing plants, renovate aging plants, or add new machinery and equipment.
Also see the list of Frequently Asked Questions about IFECs on the State's website.
See below for instructions, forms, etc. for new certificates, extensions and transfers
*** Application MUST be submitted before any construction begins.***
Commercial Rehabilitation Certificates (CREC)
Public Act 210 of 2005 encourages the rehabilitation of commercial property by abating the property taxes generated from new investment for a period up to 10 years. Eligible properties must be at least 15 years old, of which the primary purpose is the operation of a commercial business enterprise or multifamily residential use.
See below for instructions, forms, etc.
***Application MUST be submitted before any construction begins.***
Note: $800 filing fee must accompany application.