Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?

No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary. Include federal and state income tax returns when the form requires them.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks about household members, income, savings and investments, property, vehicles, debts, and monthly expenses, among other personal and real estate information.

What documents must accompany the application?

The form requires federal and state income tax returns for household residents when applicable. It also says to be prepared to provide evidence of property ownership at the Board of Review meeting.

Ithaca, MI · Gratiot County

No notary required

Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption

This application is for Ithaca residents seeking a property tax exemption for a principal residence because of poverty.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this application to seek a poverty exemption for property taxes on your principal residence. 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. It asks about household members, income, assets, property, debts, and expenses, and requires income tax returns when applicable.

Who needs it

A person seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence should complete and file this application with the Board of Review where the property is located.

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 each year on or after January 1.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and the form requires income tax returns when applicable.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the four-page poverty exemption application.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in all sections, including information about household members, income, property, assets, debts, and expenses.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include applicable federal and state income tax returns. Be prepared to provide evidence of property ownership at the Board of Review meeting.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then file the application with the Board of Review where the property is located.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?: No. The application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary. Include federal and state income tax returns when the form requires them.
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 each year on or after January 1.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks about household members, income, savings and investments, property, vehicles, debts, and monthly expenses, among other personal and real estate information.
What documents must accompany the application?: The form requires federal and state income tax returns for household residents when applicable. It also says to be prepared to provide evidence of property ownership at the Board of Review meeting.

Need something notarized?

This Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.