Lawrence, MI · Van Buren County
DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application
This application lets a Lawrence business renter or owner-operator request consideration for a Downtown Development Authority lease or rent subsidy.
What this form is
The DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application collects business and property details for the Village of Lawrence Downtown Development Authority. It asks whether the applicant rents or owns the business, prior subsidy history, utility or tax arrears, and whether a safety inspection was completed before occupancy. Applicants agree to the DDA Incubator Program guidelines; the form includes a DDA approval or denial section.
Who needs it
A Lawrence business renter or owner-operator seeking consideration for a DDA lease or rent subsidy should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; if a safety inspection was completed, include a copy of its report, and the signer signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the requested business, property, mailing, subsidy history, arrears, and safety inspection information.
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Gather the Inspection Report
If a safety inspection was completed before occupancy, include a copy of the report.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the application to agree to the DDA Incubator Program guidelines.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application?
- A business renter or owner-operator can use the form to provide business and property details and request consideration for a DDA lease or rent subsidy.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and mailing details, renter or owner-operator status, prior subsidy history, utility or tax arrears, and safety inspection status.
- Do I need a notary for the DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. If a safety inspection was completed, include a copy of its report; the signer signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the DDA Business Lease/Subsidy Application?
- The form lists Village contact information but does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.