Iron River, MI · Iron County
Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
Homeowners file this affidavit with the local assessor to claim an exemption from part of the local school operating taxes on their principal residence.
What this form is
This affidavit claims a Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption for property the owner occupies as a permanent home. The form says to file it with the city or township assessor by May 1 of the year of the claim, using a separate affidavit for each property. It asks for property details, owner information, the date the property became the principal residence, and information about other exemptions or residences.
Who needs it
A legal owner who occupies a property as a principal residence and wants to claim the exemption should 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 the latest tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; the form says ownership may be based on a separate land contract that is notarized or recorded.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and sign and date the affidavit.
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Gather Property Details
Use your tax bill or assessment notice to find the property tax identification number and assessor mailing address.
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Mail It To The Assessor
Mail the completed affidavit to the local assessor by May 1 of the year of the claim. Do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- No. Sign and date the affidavit. The form notes that a separate land contract used to establish ownership must be notarized or recorded.
- 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 latest tax bill or assessment notice.
- Who can file this affidavit?
- A legal owner who occupies the property as a principal residence may file. The form says renters should not file and a separate affidavit is needed for each property.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property tax identification number, property address, owner details, the date the property became the principal residence, and information about other exemptions or residences.
Need something notarized?
This Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.