Development in Ionia

The City of Ionia loves welcoming new businesses to the community. Our convenient location, business-friendly environment, and charming downtown provide many reasons for your business to locate here. Ionia aims to support local entrepreneurs and investors in the community by taking a streamlined approach to development. The Downtown Development Authority Director or City Manager would be happy to meet with any businesses seeking more information about potential opportunities in the City. See the documents below for more information on the City of Ionia.

Download a File:
City of Ionia Fact Sheet (PDF)
Economic Development Strategy (PDF)

Orchard View Industrial Park

The City of Ionia Orchard View Industrial Park is comprised of 13 lots that are each approximately 3 acres in size. There are 7 lots currently available for purchase and the City is always accepting bids. Lots are being sold at market rate as determined by the City Assessor. The current rate is $26,200 per acre.

The following lots are available for purchase.

Lot 1 - 320 Apple Tree Drive: 3 acres (measures 250 feet at the street by a depth of 540 feet)

Lot 2 - 360 Apple Tree Drive: 3 acres (measures 250 feet at the street by a depth of 540 feet)

Lot 3 - 400 Apple Tree Drive: 3 acres (measures 250 feet at the street by a depth of 540 feet)

Lot 9 - 515 Apple Tree Drive: 4.6 acres with an irregular shape due to the detention pond located in front of the site.

Lot 13 - 325 Apple Tree Drive: 3 acres (measures 250 feet at the street by a depth of 540 feet)

If interested in purchasing a lot, contact City Manager Precia Garland at (616) 527-5776 or via email at pgarland@ci.ionia.mi.us.

Download a File:
Orchard View Industrial Park Map (PDF)
Energy Profile - Orchard View Industrial Park (PDF)

Ionia County Economic Alliance (ICEA)

The City of Ionia is a strategic partner with the Ionia County Economic Alliance (ICEA) to further establish a regional presence. ICEA is a resource for accessing incentives through the state, as well as providing other information related to economic development. Visit the ICEA website for more information.

Tax Incentives

The City uses Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Industrial Property Tax Abatements (Industrial Facility Tax (IFT) Exemption Certificates), and Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts as its primary methods for economic development tax incentives. The City uses the State of Michigan's general applications for these programs. If you are interested in these incentives and developing in Ionia, contact the City Manager at (616) 527-5776 or via email at pgarland@ci.ionia.mi.us.

For more information on Brownfields visit the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) website. Fact sheets from the MEDC on Brownfields, Industrial Property Tax Abatements, and the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) are provided below.

Download a File:
Brownfield Fact Sheet - MEDC (PDF)
Industrial Property Tax Abatement Fact Sheet - MEDC (PDF)
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Fact Sheet - MEDC (PDF)