Michigan
Statewide agencies, services, and property records, plus all its counties.
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- Michigan property taxProperty records
In Michigan the city or township Assessor values your home and land and the local Treasurer sends the summer and winter bills. The Department of Treasury oversees assessing, and the principal residence exemption lowers the school rate on your own home.
- Michigan Wetlands Map ViewerWetlands
Michigan EGLE map of mapped and potential wetlands, from the state wetland inventory, soils and the National Wetlands Inventory.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Michigan floodplain and flood mapsFlood zones
Michigan's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- Michigan state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Michigan: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Michigan food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Michigan food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Michigan unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Michigan unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Michigan Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Michigan Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Michigan energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Michigan energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Michigan WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Michigan child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Michigan emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Michigan Family Independence ProgramCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Michigan child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Michigan services for adults and seniorsSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Michigan Rehabilitation ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Michigan veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Michigan unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Michigan driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Michigan consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Michigan emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other Michigan resources
- Michigan EGLE Geologic Resources Management DivisionThe state agency that permits oil and gas wells and keeps well, production and operator records. Mineral deeds and leases themselves are recorded with the coun…
- Michigan septic system permitsIn Michigan the local health department permits septic systems under a county sanitary code. Michigan has no statewide septic code, so start here for the rules…
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and EnergyMichigan's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Michigan coastal and shoreline rulesMichigan's Great Lakes shore: high risk erosion areas, critical dune areas, the shoreline permit and what you may build near the water.
- Michigan water wells and water rightsWater wells in Michigan: the local health department permit, the Wellogic well record system and the water well construction rules.
- Michigan building code enforcing agency for each township, city and villageState list showing who issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits in every Michigan township, city and village: the local unit itself, the co…
- Michigan Geological SurveyMichigan geology from the state geological survey at Western Michigan University: geologic maps, groundwater, critical minerals, geologic hazards and the state…
- Michigan State Historic Preservation OfficeMichigan's historic preservation office, the state survey of historic properties and the National Register listings.
- Michigan statutesRead Michigan state law, search it by chapter or keyword, and find the section behind a rule you have been quoted.
- Michigan vital recordsOrder a Michigan birth, death or marriage certificate, and see who is allowed to request one.
- Michigan Department of TransportationState highways in Michigan: road maps, projects, and the approach or access permit you need before you build a driveway onto a state road.
- Michigan State ArchivesHistorical Michigan government records, early land records, plats and maps.
- Michigan building permit informationExplains that building permits are issued by the state, county or local unit that enforces the code where you build, and how to apply. Building Trades Section …
- Michigan county and intercounty drainsExplains that county and intercounty drains remove excess water from farms, roads and neighborhoods under the Drain Code (Public Act 40 of 1956), with drain co…
- Michigan licensed land surveyor lookupSearch the Michigan State Board of Professional Surveyors for a licensed land surveyor by name or license number. Only a licensed surveyor can mark a legal pro…
- Michigan building code and construction permitsThe Michigan Building and Residential Codes apply statewide through the Bureau of Construction Codes. Cities, townships and counties that have taken on enforce…
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
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Largest cities
- Adrian
- Allen Park
- Allendale Charter Township
- Ann Arbor
- Auburn Hills
- Battle Creek
- Bay City
- Bedford Township
- Birmingham
- Blackman Charter Township
- Bloomfield Charter Township
- Brownstown Charter Township
- Burton
- Byron Township
- Canton Charter Township
- Chesterfield Township
- Clinton Charter Township
- Commerce Charter Township
- Davison Township
- Dearborn
- Dearborn Heights
- Delhi Charter Township
- Delta Charter Township
- Detroit
- East Lansing
- Eastpointe
- Farmington Hills
- Flint
- Flint Charter Township
- Frenchtown Township
- Gaines Charter Township
- Garden City
- Genesee Charter Township
- Genoa Township
- Georgetown Charter Township
- Grand Blanc Charter Township
- Grand Rapids
- Hamburg Township
- Hamtramck
- Harrison Charter Township
- Highland Charter Township
- Holland
- Holland Charter Township
- Independence Charter Township
- Inkster
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Kalamazoo Charter Township
- Kentwood
- Lansing
- Lincoln Park
- Livonia
- Lyon Charter Township
- Macomb Township
- Madison Heights
- Marquette
- Meridian Charter Township
- Midland
- Mount Pleasant
- Muskegon
- Northville Township
- Norton Shores
- Novi
- Oak Park
- Oakland Charter Township
- Orion Charter Township
- Oshtemo Charter Township
- Oxford Charter Township
- Pittsfield Charter Township
- Plainfield Charter Township
- Plymouth Charter Township
- Pontiac
- Port Huron
- Portage
- Redford Charter Township
- Rochester Hills
- Romulus
- Roseville
- Royal Oak
- Saginaw
- Saginaw Charter Township
- Shelby Charter Township
- Southfield
- Southgate
- St. Clair Shores
- Sterling Heights
- Summit Township (Jackson County)
- Taylor
- Troy
- Van Buren Charter Township
- Walker
- Warren
- Washington Charter Township
- Waterford Charter Township
- West Bloomfield Charter Township
- Westland
- White Lake Charter Township
- Wyandotte
- Wyoming
- Ypsilanti Charter Township
Counties
- Alcona
- Alger
- Allegan
- Alpena
- Antrim
- Arenac
- Baraga
- Barry
- Bay
- Benzie
- Berrien
- Branch
- Calhoun
- Cass
- Charlevoix
- Cheboygan
- Chippewa
- Clare
- Clinton
- Crawford
- Delta
- Dickinson
- Eaton
- Emmet
- Genesee
- Gladwin
- Gogebic
- Grand Traverse
- Gratiot
- Hillsdale
- Houghton
- Huron
- Ingham
- Ionia
- Iosco
- Iron
- Isabella
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Kalkaska
- Kent
- Keweenaw
- Lake
- Lapeer
- Leelanau
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Macomb
- Manistee
- Marquette
- Mason
- Mecosta
- Menominee
- Midland
- Missaukee
- Monroe
- Montcalm
- Montmorency
- Muskegon
- Newaygo
- Oakland
- Oceana
- Ogemaw
- Ontonagon
- Osceola
- Oscoda
- Otsego
- Ottawa
- Presque Isle
- Roscommon
- Saginaw
- Sanilac
- Schoolcraft
- Shiawassee
- St. Clair
- St. Joseph
- Tuscola
- Van Buren
- Washtenaw
- Wayne
- Wexford