Bad Axe, MI · Huron County
Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes
Property owners use this application to ask their city treasurer to defer summer taxes on eligible principal residence or agricultural property.
What this form is
This application lets an eligible property owner request a deferment of summer taxes on a principal residence or agricultural real property. The form says filing is voluntary, but the tax due date will not be extended unless the application is filed. It asks for the applicant’s contact and property information, the basis for eligibility, and a signature and date.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a summer tax deferment for an eligible principal residence or agricultural real property use this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the treasurer of the city, village, or township, not the Michigan Department of Treasury. The form says to file before September 15 or before summer taxes are due, whichever is later.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the summer tax deferment application.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property information, select one qualification, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Supporting Documentation
The local treasurer may require additional documentation to verify your claim.
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Submit To The Treasurer
File the application with the treasurer of your city, village, or township—not the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for a summer tax deferment?
- The application lists eligible principal residence and agricultural real property as bases for a deferment. Applicants certify that they meet the applicable qualifications on the form.
- How do I submit the summer tax deferment application?
- File it with the treasurer of your city, village, or township before September 15 or before summer taxes are due, whichever is later. Do not file it with the Michigan Department of Treasury.
- Do I need a notary for the summer tax deferment application?
- No. The application has a space for the applicant’s signature and date but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
- When must deferred summer taxes be paid?
- The application says deferred taxes must be paid on or before February 14 to avoid penalty and interest.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.