Beaverton, MI · Gladwin County
Poverty Exemption Application
This application lets a principal-residence property owner request a poverty exemption from property taxes and file household and financial information with the local Board of Review.
What this form is
The application is used to request a poverty exemption for a principal residence and must be filed with the Board of Review where the property is located. It asks for personal, property, household, income, asset, debt, and expense information. Applicants must include required documentation, including applicable federal and state income tax returns, and bring ownership evidence to the Board of Review meeting.
Who needs it
A person seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence should complete this application and file it with the local Board of Review.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. The form says it may be submitted to the city or township where the property is located.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires tax-return documentation and ownership evidence for the Board of Review meeting.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Poverty Exemption Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in all sections, including household, income, property, assets, debts, and expenses.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Attach required documentation, including applicable federal and state income tax returns, and prepare ownership evidence for the Board of Review meeting.
- 4
Submit To The Board Of Review
File the application with the Board of Review where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Poverty Exemption Application for?
- It is used to request a property tax exemption for a principal residence when poverty prevents the applicant from contributing toward public charges.
- Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires tax-return documentation and ownership evidence for the Board of Review meeting.
- How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?
- File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. The form says it may be submitted to the city or township.
- What documents must I include?
- Include required documentation listed in the application. This includes applicable federal and state income tax returns; the form also says to be prepared to provide ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.