Resources

Information Request/Registration Form
Use our Information Request Form to register or update your business listing or to inquire about Downtown Lake Orion services available to those within the district..

Thinking of locating in Lake Orion? Please feel free to use this form to request information.

Building Exterior Improvement Grant Program (BIG Program)
The DDA offers grant programs for eligible improvements to the exteriors of commercial properties located within the DDA district. This is a matching grant program, with applicants potentially receiving up to 50% of the cost of eligible improvements. Monies are available for improvements such as signage, lighting, paint, and other work to exteriors on a first-come, first-served basis. In 2007-2008 the DDA earmarked $40,000 for this program of which approximately $11,000 is available at this time.

The Design Committee and DDA are in the process of updating its program and requirements. Please contact Director Lois Golden for a complete application package and more information at 248-6939742 or director@downtownlakeorion.org
BUILDING EXTERIOR GRANT APPLICATION

Main Street Oakland County
Visit the MSOC web site for information on services it provides to Downtown Lake Orion and its property owners, including architectural design assistance. Please note that services are initiated and facilitated through the Downtown Development Authority office. For more information, please contact DDA Director, Lois Golden at 248-693-9742.

Historic District Properties - Tax Incentives for Preservation/Restoration
For information on tax incentives for historic buildings visit the SHPO web site at
www.michigan.gov/shpo and the incentives web page   We are very grateful to Bryan Lijewski, Architectural Coordinator, and the State Preservation Office for providing information about these incentives to our citizens and business owners.

Village of Lake Orion Community Data

• Area: 1.31 square miles including the lake
• Form of Government: The Village operates under a Home Rule Charter with the Council/Manager form of government.
• Population: 3,000 + (2000 Census)
• Median Age: 38.1 (2000 Census)
• Median Income: $51,311(2000 Census)
• Registered Voters: 2,031
• Valuation (2005): $120,508,540
  • Village Tax Levy (2005):
  • General Fund Operating 9.75
  • Water Bond 1.0570
  • Road/Water main 1.3634

Recreation:
Lake Orion, a 492-acre lake, located in the boundaries of the Village, provides residents with local access to fishing, boating, swimming and water sports. Nearby Paint Creek Trail and Polly Ann Trail provide 23 miles of trail in the former railroad right-of-ways, connecting to many more miles of a regional, tri-county trailway system.

Transportation:
The Village is served by M-24 which joins with 1-75 and 1-69 and provides access to all other major highways. North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) provides dial-a-ride service.

Education:
Oakland Community College and Oakland University offer classes at their main campuses and at various locations throughout the County to students interested in certificate programs, two and four year degrees and graduate studies.