City manager Natasha Henderson said Muskegon Heights, the Muskegon County Land Bank and county treasurer Tony Moulatsiotis turned in a strong application to the state in short order.
"It was definitely another example of collaboration and Muskegon County at its best," Henderson said.
The money will be used to knock down decaying homes, with an emphasis on those near schools, to make the community safely walkable, Henderson said.
Empty homes in disrepair are viewed as a danger by law enforcement.
"It'll be utilized specifically for demolition," she said.
"We went through a tedious process of ensuring these homes are actually beyond repair.""
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