Do I need a notary for this affirmation?

No. The form provides signature and date fields but no notary block. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.

What information does the affirmation ask for?

It asks for owner, property, and exemption information, plus statements about ownership, homestead occupancy, and income or asset status.

Who can sign the form?

The owner or a legal designee may sign and date the certification. If a legal designee signs, the form says to attach a letter of authority.

Eaton Rapids, MI · Eaton County

No notary required

Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty

This annual affirmation lets property owners or their legal designees confirm ownership, occupancy, and income status for a poverty-based property tax exemption.

What this form is

This form is used to affirm ownership, occupancy, and income status for a property tax exemption by reason of poverty. It asks for owner and property details, information about a legal designee if applicable, and checkboxes affirming the property is owned and used as a homestead and that income and asset status has remained unchanged or meets the stated fixed-income condition. The owner or designee signs and dates the certification.

Who needs it

Property owners affirming continued eligibility for a poverty-based property tax exemption, or their legal designees, use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; a legal designee must attach a letter of authority.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy form for the poverty-based property tax exemption.
2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and homestead property details, complete the applicable sections, and check the statements that apply.
3
Gather The Attachment
If a legal designee completes the form, attach a letter of authority.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this affirmation?: No. The form provides signature and date fields but no notary block. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
How do I submit the affirmation?: The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the affirmation ask for?: It asks for owner, property, and exemption information, plus statements about ownership, homestead occupancy, and income or asset status.
Who can sign the form?: The owner or a legal designee may sign and date the certification. If a legal designee signs, the form says to attach a letter of authority.

Need something notarized?

This Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.