What does the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit do?

It lets a property owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption by providing property, occupancy, and eligibility information and certifying the information is accurate.

Who should file this affidavit?

An owner claiming an exemption for a property they own and occupy as their principal residence should file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.

Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?

No. The affidavit is signed and dated without a notary. Its certification is made under penalty of perjury.

How do I submit the affidavit?

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Boyne City, MI · Charlevoix County

No notary required

Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the local assessor to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Boyne City · Boyne City, Charlevoix County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: boynecity.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This affidavit asks the owner to identify the property, describe its occupancy, answer exemption eligibility questions, and sign a certification. File a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed. The form says to file it with the city or township assessor for the property; the instructions describe filing dates that affect which tax levies may receive the exemption.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home should file this affidavit.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located; the address may appear on your latest tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies under penalty of perjury, then signs and dates the affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
2
Complete The Form
Complete every line, using a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.
3
Check Property Information
Provide the property and owner details, occupancy information, and any applicable eligibility answers requested on the form.
4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification. Enter a different mailing address if applicable.
5
Mail To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit do?: It lets a property owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption by providing property, occupancy, and eligibility information and certifying the information is accurate.
Who should file this affidavit?: An owner claiming an exemption for a property they own and occupy as their principal residence should file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: No. The affidavit is signed and dated without a notary. Its certification is made under penalty of perjury.
How do I submit the affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Need something notarized?

This Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.