Real Estate Development

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Real Estate Development Section is to provide fiscally sound management of City-owned assets, consistent with available resources, in a manner compatible with the needs of the neighborhood and businesses, and to provide professional and courteous services to all customers.

City of Detroit Property Sales





Services provided by the Real Estate Development Section include:

• Surplus property sales
• Disposition sales
• Acquisition of property
• Property management
• Relocation services

Development Land Sale Requests

• Urban Renewal

• Surplus Property

Development Tax Incentive Programs
Detroit's business environment is complemented by various tax incentives that invite companies to do business in a fertile economy. Businesses planning expansion or relocation will benefit greatly from Detroit's tax incentive programs. all investors, developers and business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the wide array of incentives and services offered by the City of Detroit. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the benefits of locating a business or property in the City of Detroit. 

• Empowerment Zone Tax Incentives

• Industrial Facilities Tax Incentives

• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Tax Incentives

• New Personal Property Tax Incentives

• Obsolete Property Rehabilitation (OPRA) Tax Incentives

• Renewal Communities Tax Incentives
  

• Detroit Renaissance Zone Tax Incentives

• Owe Less to the IRS

Any interested groups of owner-occupants, commercial property investors, residential investors, and community-based groups should contact the Planning and Development Department for more information at (313) 224-0953.