Who can apply for the Davison poverty exemption?

The application is for homeowners seeking an exemption for a principal residence. Applicants must meet the income and asset guidelines and provide the required household and property information.

What documents must I submit with the application?

File Form 5739 and required supporting documents, including federal and state income tax returns for household members. Form 4988 may be filed for people who were not required to file tax returns.

Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. If needed, Form 4988 requires a sworn affirmation by signature but contains no notary block.

How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?

File it with the Board of Review where the property is located. Davison lists 2026 review-submission dates of March 8, July 20, and December 14.

Davison, MI · Genesee County

No notary required

Poverty Exemption Application

Davison homeowners apply for a property tax exemption based on poverty by filing this application and the required ownership affirmation and supporting documents.

What this form is

The application asks homeowners to provide household, property, income, assets, expenses, and other financial information to request a poverty exemption for their principal residence. Applicants must also file Form 5739 and required supporting documents, including tax returns or Form 4988 when a household member was not required to file. Davison lists 2026 review-submission dates of March 8, July 20, and December 14.

Who needs it

A homeowner seeking a poverty exemption for a principal residence must file this application and provide information and documentation for household members.

How to submit it

File the completed application with the Board of Review for the city or township where the property is located. Davison lists review-submission dates of March 8, July 20, and December 14, 2026.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; Form 4988, if needed, requires the taxpayer to swear and affirm by signature but has no notary block.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Davison Poverty Exemption Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in all sections, including information about household members, property, income, assets, and expenses.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include Form 5739 and required supporting documents, such as tax returns or Form 4988 when applicable.
4
Submit To The Board Of Review
File the application with the Board of Review where the property is located by a listed 2026 review-submission date.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Davison poverty exemption?: The application is for homeowners seeking an exemption for a principal residence. Applicants must meet the income and asset guidelines and provide the required household and property information.
What documents must I submit with the application?: File Form 5739 and required supporting documents, including federal and state income tax returns for household members. Form 4988 may be filed for people who were not required to file tax returns.
Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. If needed, Form 4988 requires a sworn affirmation by signature but contains no notary block.
How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?: File it with the Board of Review where the property is located. Davison lists 2026 review-submission dates of March 8, July 20, and December 14.

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