Olivet, MI · Eaton County
Application for Poverty Exemption
This application lets a property owner request a poverty exemption for their principal residence and is filed with the Board of Review where the property is located.
What this form is
Use this application to request a property tax exemption for a principal residence when poverty makes it difficult to contribute toward public charges. It must be filed with the Board of Review where the property is located and may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1. The form asks about household members, income, assets, property, debts, and expenses.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence should complete this application and include information about all household members.
How to submit it
File the application with the Board of Review where the property is located; it may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the required tax-return attachments are submitted with the application, and the signer certifies the information.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the poverty exemption application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in all sections and provide information about every person residing in the household.
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Gather Required Documents
Include required federal and state income tax returns; the form also says to be prepared to provide evidence of property ownership at the Board of Review meeting.
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File With The Board Of Review
File with the Board of Review where the property is located. The application may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the poverty exemption application?
- A property owner seeking an exemption for a principal residence may use this application. It asks for information about all household members, income, assets, property, debts, and expenses.
- Do I need a notary for the poverty exemption application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Required federal and state income tax returns must be submitted with it, subject to the form's stated exceptions.
- How do I submit the poverty exemption application?
- File it with the Board of Review where the property is located. The form says it may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application requires federal and state income tax returns for people residing in the principal residence, including property tax credit returns, subject to the form's stated exceptions.
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