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Rep. J. DeBoer proposes bill to let cities create special assessment districts for private roads

House Transportation Infrastructure Committee
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Summary

House Bill 43‑349 would amend the Home Rule City Act to let cities establish special assessment districts for maintenance of private roads, matching authority townships already have under MCL 41.722; proponents said residents would repay costs on tax bills over up to 60 months and petitions would determine assessment apportionment.

Representative J. DeBoer introduced House Bill 43‑349 to the House Transportation Infrastructure Committee, saying the bill would amend the Home Rule City Act to authorize cities to create special assessment districts for maintenance and improvement of private roads.

"Essentially, what it does is it amends the Home City Rule Act by granting cities the authority to issue a special assessment district for maintenance and…

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