The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a funding tool to help catalyze public and private investment in a portion of Grand Haven Township. Funds can be used for expediting private development projects, putting underutilized property back to productive use, building/rebuilding streets and public infrastructure, as well as maintaining and expanding other public amenities.

Established by the Township Board in 1998 under state law, the DDA’s principal source of funding is revenue generated by increasing property values within the DDA district. The Township Board annually approves the DDA budget. A 9-member Board appointed by the Township Supervisor with concurrence from Township Board governs the DDA. The Board holds two informational meetings a year and meets as needed to plan and review projects, progress and budgets.