Iron River, MI · Iron County
Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
This form affirms ownership, occupancy, and income status for property owners seeking to remain exempt from property taxes by reason of poverty.
What this form is
Owners use this form to affirm that they own and occupy the property as their principal residence and meet the stated income-status condition for a poverty exemption. The packet also includes a Poverty Exemption Affidavit for residents who were not required to file federal or state income tax returns, plus an asset worksheet. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to remain eligible for a poverty exemption, and residents who were not required to file tax returns, use this packet.
How to submit it
The Poverty Exemption Affidavit instructions say it must accompany the Application for Poverty Exemption filed with the supervisor or board of review of the local unit where the property is located.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the included Poverty Exemption Affidavit asks residents to swear and affirm they were not required to file tax returns.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy packet.
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Complete The Form
Provide owner, property, and exemption information, then complete the applicable affirmation and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Attachments
A legal designee must attach a letter of authority. Include the Poverty Exemption Affidavit when applicable.
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Submit To The Local Unit
File the Poverty Exemption Affidavit with the Application for Poverty Exemption with the supervisor or board of review of the local unit.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Affirmation of Ownership form do?
- It records an owner's affirmation of ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status for a poverty exemption. The packet also includes an affidavit and asset worksheet.
- Who uses this poverty exemption form?
- Property owners seeking to remain eligible for a poverty exemption use the affirmation. Residents who were not required to file federal or state income tax returns can complete the included affidavit.
- Do I need a notary for the Affirmation of Ownership?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The included Poverty Exemption Affidavit asks the signer to swear and affirm they were not required to file tax returns.
- How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Affidavit?
- The instructions say to include it with the Application for Poverty Exemption filed with the supervisor or board of review of the local unit where the property is located.
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This Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.