Expansion & Business Incentives

The State of Michigan offers a number of incentives, including the Michigan Business Development Program, community revitalization programs, and business-to-business procurement services to name a few, to help attract companies to relocate and grow within our state.

Based on the parameters of your project, the City of Sterling Heights may offer a tax abatement on real property investments for up to twelve years.

The City of Sterling Heights has a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Corridor Improvement Authority, and Local Development Financing Authority. Depending on the parameters of your project, incentives may be available to you.

The State of Michigan and City of Sterling Heights offer a competitive business tax environment. Click here to find out more about business tax costs in our region.

Access all building permits to build a residential building, fence, and more.

The City Development Department consists of Building, Engineering, Neighborhood Services, and Planning and Zoning.

Submit your Rezoning Request, petitions, and plot plans to the Office of Planning.

Learn about sign requirements for ground, wall, and temporary signs.

Search for current commercial and industrial property availability located in the State of Michigan.

The Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy (DC3S) is a private business incubator offering access to resources for 2nd-stage companies including a media center with amphitheater-style seating for 48, a large display area, and multi-purpose rooms.

Sometimes it isn’t how you take that first step, but where. Site selection and development professionals can utilize the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) website for an impressive breadth of resources to help them find just the right property.