Hancock, MI · Houghton County
Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption
Property owners use this form to rescind a Principal Residence Exemption or change the percentage of a property they occupy as their principal residence.
What this form is
This form lets property owners rescind a Principal Residence Exemption when they no longer own or occupy the property as their principal residence, or when they convert it to rental or commercial use. It also allows owners to report a change in the percentage they occupy as their principal residence. The form requests property, owner, reason, effective-date, and signature information; submit a separate form for each property.
Who needs it
Property owners who no longer qualify for the exemption, have converted the property to another use, or need to change the occupied percentage should file this form.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The mailing address may appear on the latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the owner certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner information, select the reason for rescinding, and provide any changed occupancy percentage and the effective date.
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Sign And Date
The owner and, if applicable, co-owner sign and date the certification.
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Mail To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. Find the address on a tax bill or assessment notice.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the PRE rescission form do?
- It lets property owners rescind a Principal Residence Exemption or report a change in the percentage of the property they occupy as their principal residence.
- Who should file this form?
- Owners who no longer own or occupy the property as their principal residence, have converted it to rental or commercial use, or need to report a changed occupied percentage should file it.
- Do I need a notary for the PRE rescission form?
- No. The form is signed without a notary. The owner certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the PRE rescission form?
- Mail it 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 mail it to the Department of Treasury.
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This Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.