Leslie, MI · Ingham County
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
Property owners use this affidavit to claim a principal residence exemption and submit it to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
What this form is
This affidavit claims a Principal Residence Exemption for an owner-occupied home and must be filed with the local assessor where the property is located. It asks for property details, owner and co-owner information, occupancy and exemption details, and signatures. Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number; the assessor must certify the form.
Who needs it
An owner who occupies a property as a principal residence and wants to claim the exemption files this affidavit with the local assessor.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The assessor's address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send the form to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner signs and dates the form and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
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Complete The Form
Enter property and owner details, answer the exemption questions, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Check The Property Details
Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number and provide the required information.
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Mail It To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the assessor where the property is located. Find 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 form has no notary block. The owner signs and dates it and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- Who can file this affidavit?
- An eligible property owner who occupies the property as a principal residence can file it. Renters cannot file this form.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- Mail it to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The assessor's address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property's tax identification number and address, owner information, occupancy and exemption details, and signatures. File a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.