Belding, MI · Ionia County
Poverty Exemption Application
Belding homeowners use this application to request a property tax exemption based on household income and assets.
What this form is
This application lets an eligible homeowner request a poverty exemption for a principal residence. Belding’s guidelines say applicants must own and occupy the property, have a valid Principal Residence Exemption on file, and meet income and asset limits. The application asks about household members, income, assets, property, vehicles, debts, and expenses; required supporting documents include tax returns and proof of ownership.
Who needs it
A Belding homeowner seeking a poverty exemption must apply each year and provide information for everyone living in the household.
How to submit it
File the application with the assessor’s office after January 1 and before the day prior to the last day of the December Board of Review.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists Treasury Form 4988, a Poverty Exemption Affidavit, for certain household members but does not state that it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Belding Poverty Exemption Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requested property, household, income, asset, vehicle, debt, and expense information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include required federal and state tax returns and evidence of property ownership. Attach Treasury Form 4988 for household members who were not required to file tax returns.
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File With The Assessor
File the application with the assessor’s office within the filing period stated in the guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists Treasury Form 4988, a Poverty Exemption Affidavit, for certain household members but does not say that it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?
- File it with the assessor’s office after January 1 and before the day prior to the last day of the December Board of Review.
- What documents should I include?
- Include federal and state income tax returns for household members, including property tax credit forms, when required. The application also calls for evidence of ownership and other supporting information.
- Who may apply for a poverty exemption?
- The guidelines require applicants to own and occupy the property, have a valid Principal Residence Exemption filed with the assessor’s office, and meet the income and asset tests.
Need something notarized?
This Poverty Exemption Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.