Resources

  • Property Tax in Michigan: Principles of Good Tax Reform

    Published on May 11, 2026
    Guiding principles that may be useful to both citizens and policymakers in designing and assessing proposed tax reforms.

  • Property Tax in Michigan: Headlee, Proposal A, And Modern Challenges

    Published on May 11, 2026
    History of Michigan property taxes and the system's current challenges

  • Restrictions on Zoning Authority

    Published on March 23, 2026
    This pamphlet is a summary of the limitations placed on zoning in Michigan. There are certain land uses which are exempt from zoning, others which might be subject to regulation but can not be prohibited.

  • Data Center Resources

    Published on February 12, 2026
    This at-a-glance document provides an overview of data centers and highlights resources available to communities and local leaders as they navigate a complex landscape.

  • More Resilient Michigan Event Materials: October 2025

    Published on October 31, 2025
    This document collects the different resources and presentations featured as part of the More Resilient Michigan workshop hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy.

  • Net Flow of Federal Funds to States and Counties

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation explores the net flow of federal funds to states and counties.

  • Water System Finance in Michigan Municipalities

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to public water system finance in Michigan.

  • State Banks and Public Infrastructure Investment

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares insight on state-level banking and public sector finance options.

  • Federal Reconciliation and the State of Michigan

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares information on the federal reconciliation process for the 2026 budget and the state of Michigan.

  • Housing Shortages and Short-Term Rentals

    Published on October 30, 2025
    As part of the More Resilient Michigan event hosted by the MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance and Policy, this presentation shares key information related to housing and short-term rentals in Michigan.