City of Marshall Utility Grant Program- Up to $1,200 rebate on utilities pro-rated over the course of one (1) year for new businesses or existing businesses who are expanding. Must complete an application with the City and be approved through the Economic Development Committee.
City of Marshall Revitalization Grant Program-The property/structure must and in such a condition that renovation is not appropriate and clean up is required. This could be but is not limited to, nonconforming uses, lot size issues, or major structural faults. All structures written on the application must be cleared of debris, leveled and seeded, and/or replaced at the time of the demolition of the primary structure or approval from the Economic Development Committee.
Clark County Enterprise Zone-The Clark County Enterprise Zone extends down Archer Avenue. The following incentives are available if the building or renovating within the Enterprise Zone: Sales Tax Exemption on Building Materials-Building materials are eligible for the sales tax exemption to include items that are permanently affixed to real property such as lumber, mortar, glue-down carpets, paint, wallpaper, and similar affixed items. Property Tax Abatement-the abatement applies only to taxes on the increase in assessed value attributable to the new construction, renovation, or rehabilitation. Taxes based on the assessed value of land and existing improvements continue to be collected. The property tax abatement is approximately an 85% abatement on improvements (not all taxing bodies participate such as Fire District, Townships, Park District, Lake Land College, etc.) for the first 5 years upon completion.
Must complete an application and submit to Nancy Smitley, Enterprise Zone Administrator. The applications must be approved by the Administrator before a project begins in order to qualify for the incentives.
Marshall Main Street: Marshall Main Street Design Committee has instituted a grant program to aid in the preservation of historical buildings in the Main Street District. This grant may be used for the purchase and installation of awnings doors, and signs for façade painting’ or for window, roof, or structural repair. A total of six preservation grants may be awarded each calendar year as the fund allows. Certain requirements may apply as directed by the Preservation Commission of the City of Marshall and the Marshal Main Street office. The amount of each preservation grant is one-half of the cost of the project, up to a maximum grant of $1000. Each downtown building is eligible for one grant per year with a three-grant per owner maximum. Contact Marshall Main Street. 217-826-9023