2026 House Bill 5856

Property tax: exemptions; HOPE zone exemption; provide for.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7ff (MCL 211.7ff), as amended by 2020 PA 28.

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House Bills 5852 thru 5869 create HOPE zones in Michigan's impoverished areas, offering targeted tax incentives and dedicated funding for neighborhood revitalization and workforce development, with strict eligibility, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-11) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Stephanie Young (D-16), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Regina Weiss (D-5), Morgan Foreman (D-33), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Helena Scott (D-8) and Jennifer Conlin (D-48)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations