How do I submit the PRE affidavit?

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Who can claim a principal residence exemption?

The form is for an eligible owner who owns and occupies the property as a principal residence. The instructions say vacation homes, seasonal homes, and income property may not be claimed.

Do I need a separate affidavit for each property?

Yes. The form instructs owners to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.

Ithaca, MI · Gratiot County

No notary required

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the city or township assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property.

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

This Michigan Treasury affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a principal residence exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number and file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. It requests property, owner, occupancy, exemption, and certification details.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a principal residence exemption should complete and file this affidavit with the assessor where the property is located.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located; the address may appear on your latest tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; its certification is made under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner details, answer the exemption questions, and complete the certification. Use a separate form for each property tax identification number.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the owner certification; a co-owner may also sign and date.
4
Mail To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located, using the address on your tax bill or assessment notice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: No. The owner signs and dates the affidavit without a notary. Its certification is made under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is listed.
How do I submit the PRE affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
Who can claim a principal residence exemption?: The form is for an eligible owner who owns and occupies the property as a principal residence. The instructions say vacation homes, seasonal homes, and income property may not be claimed.
Do I need a separate affidavit for each property?: Yes. The form instructs owners to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.

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.