1. Bid Opportunities

   Access bids and RFPs for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

2. Available Local Incentives

   The City of Ypsilanti offers a series of incentives to businesses, residents, and investors, and we can also assist in helping applicants receive incentives from county, state and federal government agencies.

3. Fee Schedule

   The City Council periodically adopts a fee schedule. The fee schedule is an official list of all fees (also known as "user charges") for services (e.g., building inspections, liquor licenses, new business registrations, etc.) that are collected by the City.

4. Permit Center

   View an extensive list of permits and licenses.

5. Resources & Incentives

   View a list of incentives available to business owners.

6. Property Search

   Search property records through the BS&A portal

7. Starting, Expanding or Relocating Your Business

   The process for starting, expanding or relocating a business does vary based on the business type and location, but the overall process is similar.

8. Water Street Redevelopment Area

   The Water Street Redevelopment area is a 38-acre, City-owned site adjacent to Historic Downtown Ypsilanti, between Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).

9. Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority

   The Mission of the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is to undertake district-wide improvements that have a positive economic, physical, aesthetic, and community impact in each of our four districts, including, attracting new businesses, retaining and growing existing businesses, and attracting residents and visitors.