Adrian, MI · Lenawee County

No notary required

Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Application Packet

Adrian property owners and developers use this packet to apply for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for eligible residential rehabilitation or new construction.

What this form is

The packet includes the application, program instructions, and review criteria for residential rehabilitation or new construction in an established Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. Applicants must file with the Adrian City Clerk before building permits are issued or construction begins, and provide project details, investment costs, a timetable, and supporting documents. The packet also outlines eligibility requirements, local review, and the later certificate process.

Who needs it

Property owners, developers, or other applicants seeking a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for eligible residential rehabilitation or new construction in Adrian need this packet.

How to submit it

File the application and required attachments with the Adrian City Clerk at 100 East Church Street; the packet lists a $25 homeowner fee or a $100-per-unit developer or non-owner fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; after construction, the packet requires an occupancy affidavit, but gives no notarization instructions.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Packet

    Download the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application packet and review the instructions and eligibility requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Complete the applicant portions with project, property, investment, and timetable information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include the legal description, property identification number, project cost breakdown, timetable, and applicable proof of ownership or intended ownership.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City Clerk

    File the application and attachments with the Adrian City Clerk at 100 East Church Street, with the applicable fee listed in the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for an Adrian Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate?
Owners, developers, or other applicants may apply for eligible residential rehabilitation or new construction within an established Neighborhood Enterprise Zone.
How do I submit the NEZ application packet?
File the application and required attachments with the Adrian City Clerk at 100 East Church Street. The packet lists fees for homeowner and developer or non-owner applications.
Do I need a notary for the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. After construction, the packet requires an occupancy affidavit but gives no notarization instructions.

Need something notarized?

This Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Application Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.