What is the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?

It is an affidavit an eligible property owner files with the assessor to claim a principal residence exemption. It collects property, owner, occupancy, and exemption information.

Who files this affidavit?

An owner claiming a principal residence exemption for property located in Swartz Creek files it with the city assessor. A separate affidavit is needed for each property tax identification number.

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

No. The owner and any co-owner sign and date the affidavit and certify under penalty of perjury that its information is true and correct.

Swartz Creek, MI · Genesee County

No notary required

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property in Swartz Creek.

At a glance

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

What this form is

This affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a principal residence exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. File it with the city assessor for the year of the claim. It asks for the property and owner details, occupancy date, claimed exemption percentage, information about other claimed exemptions, and owner signatures.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a principal residence exemption for property located in Swartz Creek must file a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

No notary is required; the owner and any co-owner sign and date the affidavit, certifying under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in each line, including property and owner details, occupancy information, exemption percentage, and any applicable responses.
3
Sign And Date
The owner and any co-owner sign and date the certification; enter a different mailing address if applicable.
4
Mail To The Assessor
Mail the completed affidavit to the city assessor where the property is located. Check your tax bill or assessment notice for the address.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: It is an affidavit an eligible property owner files with the assessor to claim a principal residence exemption. It collects property, owner, occupancy, and exemption information.
Who files this affidavit?: An owner claiming a principal residence exemption for property located in Swartz Creek files it with the city assessor. A separate affidavit is needed for each property tax identification number.
Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: No. The owner and any co-owner sign and date the affidavit and certify under penalty of perjury that its information is true and correct.
How do I submit the affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the city assessor where the property is located. The mailing address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Need something notarized?

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