What does the Principal Residence Exemption Form do?

It lets an owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for property and ownership details, the percentage occupied by the owner claiming the exemption, information about other exemption claims, and a signed certification.

East Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County

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Principal Residence Exemption Form

This form lets property owners claim a principal residence exemption for a home they own and occupy as their permanent residence.

What this form is

Use this form to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for property you own and occupy as your permanent home. It asks for the property address, ownership and occupancy information, the share of the property used as your principal residence, and information about other exemption claims. The form also includes a certification under penalty of perjury and spaces for a signature and date.

Who needs it

A property owner who owns and occupies the property as a permanent home may use this form to claim a principal residence exemption.

How to submit it

The form instructs applicants to send it directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its certification is under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Form.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, ownership, occupancy, and other exemption information requested.
3
Sign And Date
Complete the certification and sign and date the form.
4
Send The Form
Send the completed form directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury, as instructed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Principal Residence Exemption Form do?: It lets an owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for property and ownership details, the percentage occupied by the owner claiming the exemption, information about other exemption claims, and a signed certification.
Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Form?: No. The form is signed without a notary. Its certification is under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption Form?: The form instructs applicants to send it directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

Need something notarized?

This Principal Residence Exemption Form doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.