East Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County
Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption
This application lets a resident request a property tax poverty exemption for their principal residence by providing household, property, income, and financial information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a poverty exemption for the principal residence when poverty prevents you from contributing toward public charges. File it with the Board of Review where the property is located; the form says it may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1. It asks for details about household members, income, assets, property, expenses, and debts, and requires applicable tax returns.
Who needs it
A resident seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence must complete this application and provide the required household information and documentation.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located; the form says it may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires applicable federal and state income tax returns, but identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the four-page poverty exemption application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in all sections, including information for every household member, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include required documentation and applicable federal and state income tax returns; be prepared to provide evidence of ownership at the Board of Review meeting.
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File With The Board Of Review
File the application with the Board of Review where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?
- No. The application calls for a printed name, signature, and date, but no notary. It requires applicable federal and state income tax returns; it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?
- File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. The form says it may be submitted to the city or township each year on or after January 1.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for information about the applicant, household occupants, property, employment, income, savings and investments, life insurance, vehicles, debts, and monthly expenses.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Applicable federal and state income tax returns for residents of the principal residence must be submitted. The form also says to include all required documentation listed in the application and be prepared to provide evidence of property ownership at the Board of Review meeting.