Leslie, MI · Ingham County
Hardship Exemption Application
Leslie homeowners apply for a property tax poverty exemption using this application and provide household income, asset, property, and expense information.
What this form is
This packet includes Leslie’s 2025 poverty exemption guidelines and the Michigan Treasury application forms for requesting an exemption on a principal residence. Applicants must apply annually and provide information about household members, income, assets, property, and expenses, along with required supporting documents. The packet says to file after January 1 and before the last day of the December Board of Review.
Who needs it
A homeowner who occupies the property as a principal residence and seeks a poverty-based property tax exemption must file annually.
How to submit it
File the application with the Assessor or Board of Review after January 1 and before the last day of the December Board of Review. Include the required tax returns or Form 4988 and supporting documents.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; Form 4988 is identified as a poverty exemption affidavit when income tax returns are not filed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the application and 2025 poverty exemption guidelines for Leslie.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested information about your household, property, income, assets, and expenses.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include the required federal and state tax returns or Form 4988, plus supporting records listed in the guidelines.
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Submit To The City
File with the Assessor or Board of Review after January 1 and before the last day of the December Board of Review.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Leslie’s poverty exemption?
- The guidelines say applicants must own and occupy the property as their principal residence and meet the applicable income and asset requirements.
- What documents must I include with the application?
- The packet requires federal and state income tax returns for household members, or Form 4988 if not filing taxes, along with supporting income, asset, and expense records.
- Do I need a notary for the Hardship Exemption Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The packet identifies Form 4988 as an affidavit for applicants who do not file income taxes.
- How do I submit the Hardship Exemption Application?
- File it with the Assessor or Board of Review after January 1 and before the last day of the December Board of Review, with the required supporting documents.