Property Tax Reports

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
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.

Recent Center Reports

Assessing the Relationship Between Drinking Water Infrastructure and Socioeconomic Characteristics in Michigan Municipalities CLGFP Report 2025-03

Published on September 30, 2025
Our analysis of the fiscal health of 250 Michigan public water systems from 2008-2022 shows low interest loans and technical assistance from State programs offer an important opportunity for fiscal stability.
The Short-Term Rental Economy in Michigan: Implications, Policy Options & Potential Solutions CLGFP Report 2025-02

Published on July 30, 2025
Implications, policy options, and potential solutions for the short-term rental economy in Michigan.
The Case for a State Bank of Michigan CLGFP Report 2025-01

Published on April 26, 2025
This document presents to State legislators and senior State civil servants in Michigan the case for setting up a State Bank of Michigan (“SBM”).

More Resilient Michigan Event Materials

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.
Statewide and Lansing Area Economic Forecast: 2026

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 a statewide and Lansing-area economic forecast for 2026.
Artificial Intelligence and Infrastructure Management

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 artificial intelligence in public infrastructure management.
Inflation Perceptions in 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 inflation perceptions in Michigan.
Building Trust in Local Institutions: Lessons from County Canvassing Boards

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 from a survey of Michigan county canvassers to better understand local oversight.