Housing and Rental Rehabilitation Programs

Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP)

The City of Ironwood has received $30,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to rehabilitate the exterior of one or more properties in the Douglas & Curry neighborhoods of the City of Ironwood.  Anyone interested in the program please to fill out the application below and submit to ericksont@ironwoodmi.gov or mail to 213 S. Marquette St., Ironwood, MI 49938.  Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2023.

NEP Homeowner Application
NEP Neighborhood Map
NEP Household Income Self-Certification Form

Housing Rehabilitation Toolkit

Are you interested in improving your property located in the City of Ironwood?  See our OFFICIAL Housing Rehabilitation Toolkit to see resources that may be available to you, to get your project off the ground!

More Info

Community Development Staff is available to assist you which include Tim Erickson and Dennis Hewitt.

For information regarding Section 3 see the City of Ironwood Section 3 Implementation Plan.

Other housing programs available include:

USDA Rural Development: Jim Jackson 906-663-6852

Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action: Pat Nicksich 906-667-0283 x 18

Staff Contact
Tim Erickson
Community Development Assistant
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 125
Fax: 906-932-5745
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ironwood Industrial Development Corporation

Board of Directors

Brian Glodowski ~ Keweenaw Land Association
Chuck Baxter Ottawa Forest Products
Garth Stengard (Vice-President) Coleman Engineering Co.
Jerry Pisani Pisani Co.
Keith Johnson (President) Chippewa Valley Bank
Larry Kaupi Larry’s Lucky Stripes
Michael J. D. Brown (Ex-Officio) City of Ironwood, MI
Mike Bebeau Xcel Energy
Neil Beckman (Secretary) Gogebic Range Bank
Rick Tippett Woodtech Builders
Scott Erickson (Ex-Officio) City of Ironwood, MI
Tony Pollack Makela, Pollack & Ahonen, PLLC

IIDC Documents
Industrial Park Map
Industrial Park Brochure
IIDC Goals

Tax Incentives
Industrial Facilities Exemption P.A. 198 - 50% real property tax abated up to 12 years.
New Personal Property Exemption P.A. 328 - 100% personal property tax abated for up to 15 years.
Michigan personal Property Tax Reform

Staff Contact
Tom Bergman
Community Development Director
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 126
Fax: 906-932-5745

City of Ironwood Plans

Capital Improvement Plan

Comprehensive Plan

Downtown Blueprint Plan

Gogebic County and City of Ironwood Flood Mitigation Plan

Parks and Recreation Plan

US 2 Corridor Visual Enhancement Plan

US 2 Highway Corridor Access Management Plan

Western Upper Peninsula Regional Prosperity Plan

Staff Contact
Tom Bergman
Community Development Director
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 126
Fax: 906-932-5745

City of Ironwood Surplus Property

The City of Ironwood, per Strategy 6.11(c) of its Comprehensive Plan, has adopted the following policies by resolution on the sale of surplus property. If you have questions or are interested in City property please contact Community Development Director Michael J. D. Brown.

Resolution 014-043 Surplus Property Policy

Resolution 014-049 Tier I Surplus Property

Staff Contact
Tom Bergman
Community Development Director
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 126
Fax: 906-932-5745

City of Ironwood Zoning Regulations

Prior to conducting any building improvements, construction/development of property, or opening or expansion of a business please check with the Community Development and Building Departments to determine if permits are requried. The following require approvals and permits.

1. Business Licenses are required for all businesses conducting business in the City of Ironwood. Please submit the following Application to the City Clerk’s Office.

2. Building Permits may be required depending on the construction activities. Please contact the Building Department to determine if a permit is required. Prior to issuance of a building permit approvals from the Planning Commission may be required as outlined below.

3. Planning Commission. The following Planning Commission approvals are required prior to proceeding with construction/development of property. Please contact the Community Development Department to determine if your project requires approval. Requirements can be found in the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to submitting a Zoning Application, please contact the Community Development Department to discuss your project and the application process.

A. Site Plan Development Review
B. Special/Conditional Use Permit
C. Sale of Surplus Property
D. Zoning Amendment
i. Zoning Text Amendment
ii. Rezoning of Property

4. Zoning Board of Appeals. If a variance or appeal is required requirements can be found in the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to submitting a Zoning Application, please contact the Community Development Department to discuss your project and the application process.

Zoning Map

Staff Contact
Tom Bergman
Community Development Director
213 S. Marquette St.
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-932-5050 x 126
Fax: 906-932-5745