Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developer- Dolliver Building

The City of Battle Creek is seeking proposals from experienced Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers for the development of high-quality affordable housing on city-owned property at 135 N. Washington Street. The 5.88-acre parcel provides a unique opportunity for a higher-density housing project adjacent to the city’s downtown. The property is accessible by a network of local streets and is served by municipal utilities with sufficient capacity to build out the site. The City is willing to negotiate a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to reduce the tax burden and provide predictable payments to make any potential development project more financially viable for developers. • The development site is 5.88 acres on the west edge of downtown near the intersection of N. Washington and Champion Street. • The site is zoned T4 Downtown Commercial District, which allows for multi-family dwelling units. • The City envisions a project that provides for the development of affordable housing serving those earning between 30% to 80% of the local area median income (AMI). • The City is open to assisting the selected developer with available local, state, or Federal incentives.