Bill > HB4349

This bill allows cities to undertake maintenance or improvement of private roads through a special process involving property owner consent and special assessment districts. Specifically, the bill permits a city's legislative body to authorize a contract for private road maintenance or improvement by creating a special assessment district, which can be initiated in two ways: either by the city's legislative body passing a resolution or by a petition signed by more than 50% of the property owners along the private road. The cost of the road maintenance or improvement can be spread equally among property owners or based on their road frontage, but only after proper public notice and hearings. The maintenance or improvement program can last up to 5 years, and the special assessment district cannot be assessed beyond that period without creating a new district. The bill defines "maintenance" by referencing an existing state law definition, ensuring clarity about what types of work can be included. This legislation provides cities with a structured mechanism to help private road owners improve and maintain their roadways when a majority of property owners support such efforts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4349