The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies and plans Capital Improvements for maintaining the physical assets used to deliver municipal services to residents and businesses. Think of it like a funding source for some of the tools put to the most use by the City and the public.
This includes things like:
These are just a few of the projects completed using the 2016 CIP Millage:
Plus: more than 160 added acres of parkland, greenway/ITC trail & sidewalk improvements, boardwalk repairs, as well as property acquisition and preservation.
| Market Value | Taxable Value | Tax Increase |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $100,000 |
0%
Continued at 1-mill
|
| $300,000 | $150,000 | |
| $400,000 | $200,000 |
The 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Millage is a continuation of an existing 1 mill rate. If approved, the current 1 mill for the CIP will remain for an additional 10 years, with no additional cost to the taxpayer.
Enter an address below to calculate the specific tax amount currently assessed for this 1 mill based on your home’s current taxable value:
ITC Community Sports Park Concept
The City of Novi will host three information sessions regarding continuing the CIP Millage.
The Primary Election will be held on NOVEMBER 3, 2026, and a question regarding continuing the CIP Millage, will be on the ballot.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MILLAGE
Shall Section 9.1 of the Novi City Charter be amended to authorize a millage for capital improvements and capital projects, including, but not limited to, parks and facilities, land acquisition, pathways, and apparatus (such as fire trucks, heavy equipment), with such funds not to be used for operations or payroll, in the amount of 1.0 mills (being $1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten years, starting with the July 2027 levy and resulting in the authorization to collect an estimated $5,412,997 in the first year if approved and levied, to replace an expiring capital improvements millage.
SEPTEMBER 24
Absent Voter Ballots will be available in person at the City Clerk’s Office. The first mailing of Absent Voter ballots to voters who have already submitted an application or are on the Permanent Ballot List will occur.
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 1
Early In-Person Voting available at the Novi Civic Center (45175 W. 10 Mile Rd.) from 8:30am-4:30pm, except Thursday, October 29, when hours are Noon-8pm.
NOVEMBER 3 – Election Day
Polls are open 7am through 8pm. All voters in line at 8pm will be able to vote.
For more voting information, visit cityofnovi.org/elections.
To find your local voting precinct, visit michigan.gov/vote.
All of the City’s Capital Improvement Program projects can be explored in detail at cityofnovi.org.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Community Relations
248-735-5628
communityrelations@cityofnovi.org
