Houghton County, MI · Houghton County
Agricultural Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to identify a building and affirm that it is used solely for agricultural purposes on their property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houghton County · Houghton County, Houghton County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- houghtoncounty.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The Agricultural Affidavit records property and owner details and describes a building’s structure, dimensions, and agricultural use. The owner affirms that the building is used solely for agricultural purposes and is not used in retail trade. The form explains that a change from the stated use requires a new affidavit or compliance with Houghton County Building Department requirements and applicable codes.
Who needs it
A property owner identifying a building used solely for agricultural purposes on the parcel should complete and sign this affidavit.
How to submit it
Submit the completed affidavit to the Houghton County Building Department at 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton, MI 49931.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Agricultural Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner and property details, then describe the structure, its dimensions, and its agricultural use.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
- 4
Sign and Submit
The owner signs and dates the affidavit, then submits it to the Houghton County Building Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Agricultural Affidavit ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, the structure’s dimensions, and a description of its use. The owner affirms that the building is used solely for agricultural purposes.
- Who signs the Agricultural Affidavit?
- The property owner signs and dates the affidavit, prints their name, and provides information about the property and the building’s agricultural use.
- Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Affidavit?
- No. The document has an owner signature and date field but no notary block, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the owner just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Agricultural Affidavit?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the Houghton County Building Department at 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton, MI 49931.