Gratiot County, MI · Gratiot County
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
Property owners file this affidavit with the township or city assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gratiot County · Gratiot County, Gratiot County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gratiotmi.com
- Blank form
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This affidavit lets an eligible property owner claim a principal residence exemption and provides the information the assessor needs to review the claim. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number and file it with the township or city for the year of the claim. The form asks for property, owner, occupancy, and exemption information, plus signatures and dates.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a principal residence exemption for an eligible property should complete and file this affidavit with the local assessor.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The address may appear on the most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send the form to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner and any co-owner claiming the exemption sign and date the form, which includes a certification under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
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Complete the Form
Fill in each line, including property, owner, occupancy, and exemption information. Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.
- 3
Sign and Date
The owner and any co-owner claiming the exemption should sign and date the form. Include a different mailing address if applicable.
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Mail to the Local Assessor
Mail the completed form to the township or 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 for?
- Property owners use it to claim a principal residence exemption. The form asks for property, ownership, occupancy, and other exemption information for the assessor's review.
- Who should file this affidavit?
- An owner seeking the exemption for an eligible property should complete and file it with the township or city where the property is located. Use a separate form for each property tax identification number.
- Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The owner and any co-owner claiming the exemption sign and date the form; it includes a certification under penalty of perjury but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.