What does the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit do?

It lets an owner claim a principal residence exemption for eligible property. The owner provides property, occupancy, and ownership information, then signs the certification.

Who should file this affidavit?

An owner seeking a principal residence exemption should complete a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number and file it with the local assessor.

How do I submit the PRE affidavit?

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Portland, MI · Ionia County

No notary required

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the city or township assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Portland · Portland, Ionia County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: portland-michigan.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This affidavit lets an owner claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number and file it with the city or township where the property is located. The form asks for property and owner details, occupancy information, other exemption claims, and owner signatures; the assessor certifies it and records approval or denial.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a principal residence exemption for property in the city must complete and file this affidavit with the local assessor.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the assessor certifies the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit and read its instructions before completing it.
2
Complete the Property Information
Enter the property and owner details, occupancy information, and responses to the exemption questions.
3
Sign and Date the Form
Sign and date the owner and co-owner sections that apply, and provide a different mailing address if needed.
4
Mail It to the Assessor
Mail the completed affidavit to the city or township assessor where the property is located; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit do?: It lets an owner claim a principal residence exemption for eligible property. The owner provides property, occupancy, and ownership information, then signs the certification.
Who should file this affidavit?: An owner seeking a principal residence exemption should complete a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number and file it with the local assessor.
How do I submit the PRE affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
Do I need a notary for the PRE affidavit?: No. The owner signs and dates the form and certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the assessor also certifies the form.

Need something notarized?

This Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.