What is the current population of Macomb County?  My community?

Where can I get information about who pays taxes on a certain buildings in my community?

My organization would like to receive CDBG funds. How do I go about getting them?

What GIS data is freely available on the Internet to the general public?

Are property tax maps available from Macomb County GIS Services?

Can purchased maps be faxed or e-mailed?

How can I get a legal description?

How can I purchase Macomb County GIS data and maps?

Where can I get a copy of a marriage/birth/death certificate?

I live/work in Macomb township. Where can I get infromation about zoning or obtaining a building permit?

What is the first thing I should do in order to start a small business?

How do I obtain a government grant?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q.   What is the current population of Macomb County?  My community?

A.    For counties and communities with a population above 65,000, you can look        at the Census website http://www.census.gov. Under ‘People and        Households’, click on ‘American Community Survey’ to find recent population        estimates, which are based on data from a sample of the population.

       You can also look up current population estimates on the Southeast Michigan        Council of Governments (SEMCOG) website, www.semcog.org, under the        ‘Data’ tab on the homepage. Then scroll down to select the county or         community of your choice.

 

Q.   Where can I get information about who pays taxes on a certain building in        my community?  I am thinking about purchasing a property; can you tell me        how much the taxes would be.

A.   The local community where the property is located can provide this        information.

 

Q:  My organization would like to receive CDBG funds.  How do I go about       obtaining them?

A:  The Macomb Urban County hosts a planning workshop at the beginning of the       funding cycle, usually in early December.  The County invites all participating       communities and those community development partners that it has worked       with in the past.  If your organization would like to be included, simply call the       Community Development Services Division at 469-6451.  

 

Q:   What GIS data is freely available on the Internet to the general public?

A:   Many of the GIS datasets maintained by Macomb County GIS Services are        accessible via the Internet from our online mapping service.  The service can        be accessed directly at gis.macombcountymi.gov.   Current public access        mapping services include Aerial Imagery Browser, Delinquent Tax Search,        Environmental Resources, Property Tax Map Sheet Preview/Order Service and        FEMA Digital Flood Rate Insurance (DFIRM) Map Viewer.  Property Tax maps        are not freely available from this online map service.

 

Q:   Are property tax maps available from Macomb County GIS Services?

A:   Current property tax maps can be purchased directly from the Department of        Planning and Economic Development.  Maps in this series depict property        taxation information at a scale of 1” = 100’.  Maps in this series include        information regarding property tax identification numbers (SIDWELL Number),        deeded property dimensions, deeded acreage measurements and other        legal identifying information. Maps are available in two hardcopy formats;        property line information only or with the county’s most recent aerial photo in        the background.  Hardcopy map products are sold as individual black and        white 24” x 36” paper map sheets printed on-demand by front counter staff.         Electronic versions of aerial composite tax maps are available as 24” x 36”        documents in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format.

 

Q:   Can maps I purchase be faxed or e-mailed?

A:   Hardcopy paper maps cannot be faxed since they exceed the paper size and        resolution limits of standard fax machines.  Subsections of maps cannot be        faxed due to limits in fax resolution.

       Electronic versions of aerial composite tax maps can be emailed with some        limitations.   Electronic versions of aerial composite tax maps are available as        24” x 36” documents in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format.  These documents        average 9 MB in size.  Please check with your email provider to ensure that file        attachments in this size range are permitted.  Requests for multiple map        sheets will be transmitted as separate emails.  Paid in full orders that cannot        be transmitted will be mailed via U.S.P.S. at standard rates if requested by the        purchaser.  The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic        Development is not responsible for confirmation of delivery nor guarantees        the delivery of aerial composite tax maps utilizing email due to these        limitations.

 

Q:   How can I get a legal description of a property?

A:   Official legal descriptions for property can be obtained from the Land File        Division of the Macomb County Treasurer’s Office:        www.macombcountymi.gov/TREASURER. Or call 586-469-5190.  You can        also visit this office in the Macomb County Administration Building, One S.        Main Street in downtown Mount Clemens. 

 

Q:   How can I purchase Macomb County GIS data and maps?

A:   GIS data and maps may be purchased/ordered in person, by phone or by        mail.  Visit our office in the County Administration Building in downtown Mount        Clemens on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Or call        586-469-5285 to place an order.  All orders must be paid in full (cash or        check) before they are shipped.  Companies that expect to need our products        on numerous occasions may apply for a purchase account that is invoiced on        a monthly basis by completing an application form.

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Q.   Where can I get a copy of a marriage/birth/death certificate?

A.   The Macomb County Clerk maintains these “Vital Records.”  Please call        586-469-5205 or visit:  www.macombcountymi.gov/CLERKSOFFICE

 

Q.   I live/work in Macomb Township.  Where can I get information about        zoning  or obtaining a building permit? 

A.    Please contact Macomb Township at 586-992-0710 or visit         www.macomb-mi.gov.  In fact, our department does not directly address         zoning issues or building permits for any of our local communities.

 

Q.   What is the first thing that I should do in order to start a small business?

A.    The first thing to do is to determine which type of legal entity will best suit the        needs of the business. There are four legal forms of business organization        — sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and Limited Liability        Company.  The type of organization formed determines where the business        will be registered (the County or the State), corporate liability issues and the        Federal and State tax structure.    It is strongly advised that legal counsel be        obtained before making this decision.  The Macomb County Small Business        and Technology Development Center offers a free seminar conducted by an        attorney addressing the legal structure a company should have and the        advantages and disadvantages of each. 

       For a package of information on the seminars, as well as a ‘Checklist for        Starting a Business’, please call 586.469.5118

 

Q.   How do I obtain a government grant?

A.   There is a misconception that the Federal Government issues grants to those        who wish to start a business.  Unfortunately, there are only a few grants        issued and these grants are usually very specific and highly competitive.        Generally, the grants do not apply to the average person trying to start a        business.  Most grants are provided by private foundations.  These        foundations will usually offer grants only to non-profit organizations that have        a similar, related or complementary mission to their own.

       For more information please call the Macomb County SBTDC at        586.469.5118