Iron River, MI · Iron County
Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption
Property owners file this affidavit with the city or township assessor to claim a principal residence exemption on eligible property.
What this form is
This affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a principal residence exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number, provide property and owner information, answer questions about other exemptions, and sign the certification. File it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
Who needs it
An owner who occupies eligible 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 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 directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner 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
Provide the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and complete each line.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification. Provide a mailing address if it differs from the property address.
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Mail 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 is the Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?
- It is an affidavit for an eligible property owner to claim a principal residence exemption. The form requests property and owner details, exemption information, and signatures.
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption?
- No. The document is signed without a notary, but the owner certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?
- 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.
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This Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.