Ithaca, MI · Gratiot County
Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
Property owners use this form to affirm ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status when seeking to remain exempt from property taxes by reason 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
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This form lets an owner affirm ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status for a property tax exemption by reason of poverty. It is used annually to affirm eligibility for the exemption. The form asks for owner and property details, any legal designee’s information, applicable ownership and occupancy statements, and a signed certification; a designee must attach a letter of authority.
Who needs it
An owner seeking to remain exempt from property taxes by reason of poverty must complete the form and affirm ownership, occupancy, and income status.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; a legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty form.
- 2
Complete The Owner And Property Details
Enter the owner and homestead property information, then complete any applicable legal designee details.
- 3
Complete The Affirmation
Check the applicable ownership, homestead, and income-status statements and complete the certification.
- 4
Gather Any Required Attachment
If a legal designee completes the form, attach a letter of authority.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the poverty exemption affirmation do?
- It lets an owner affirm ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status for a property tax exemption by reason of poverty.
- Who completes this form?
- The owner completes the form. A legal designee may provide the information and sign, but must attach a letter of authority.
- Do I need a notary for the poverty exemption affirmation?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
- How do I submit the poverty exemption affirmation?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.