Mich. Comp. Laws § 125.2742: Definitions.

Sec. 2.

As used in this act:

"Applicant" means an individual and the spouse of that individual if that spouse intends to occupy the property with the individual.

"Local governmental unit" means a county, city, village, or township.

"Program" means the urban homesteading program for vacant land described in this act.

"Vacant property" means surplus vacant residential property owned by the local governmental unit.