Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14 & 16 of 2005 PA 210 (MCL 207.842 et seq.).
Key claim: Michigan SB0722 amends the Commercial Rehabilitation Act (2005 PA 210) sections 2, 6, 7, 14, and 16 and was enacted as Public Act 35 of 2026 with immediate effect.
Abstract
(SB0722 · 103rd Legislature) Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14 & 16 of 2005 PA 210 (MCL 207.842 et seq.). Sponsor: Sen. Jeremy Moss (D) Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #296 — 97-11 (passed, 2026-07-03) Latest action (2026-07-29): Assigned Pa 0035’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
Enactment of SB 0722 as PA 35 of 2026 locks in administrative changes to Michigan’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act, one of several local property tax abatement tools municipalities use to attract redevelopment of commercial and multifamily properties. Because it took immediate effect, local units, assessors, and property owners applying for rehabilitation certificates operate under the revised rules now, alongside parallel enacted or advancing amendments to the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, Industrial Facilities Tax Act, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Act, and brownfield statutes.