Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document calls for no notarized or sworn attachment.

What documents should I include with the application?

The checklist requests items such as household members’ tax returns or Form 4988 when applicable, identification, account statements, and documents showing income and assets.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for details about the principal residence, household occupants, income, assets, vehicles, personal debt, and monthly expenses.

Memphis, MI · Macomb County

No notary required

Poverty Exemption Application

Memphis homeowners apply to the Board of Review for a property tax poverty exemption using this application and its required supporting documents.

What this form is

This application asks the Board of Review to consider a poverty exemption for a principal residence. Applicants provide household, property, income, asset, and expense information and include the required supporting documents, such as tax returns or Form 4988 when applicable. The application instructions say to file after January 1 and before the day prior to the last day of the December Board of Review.

Who needs it

A homeowner seeking a poverty exemption for a principal residence must complete this application and provide information and documents for household members.

How to submit it

File the completed application and required documents with the Board of Review where the property is located. The document does not provide a submission address or email.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document calls for no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Poverty Exemption Application and the accompanying policy, guidelines, and attachment checklist.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the requested personal, property, household, income, asset, vehicle, debt, and expense information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather supporting documents for the applicant and household members; write N/A for items that do not apply.
4
Submit To The Board Of Review
File the signed application and required documents with the Board of Review where the property is located.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document calls for no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?: File the completed application with required documents with the Board of Review where the property is located. The document does not give a submission address or email.
What documents should I include with the application?: The checklist requests items such as household members’ tax returns or Form 4988 when applicable, identification, account statements, and documents showing income and assets.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for details about the principal residence, household occupants, income, assets, vehicles, personal debt, and monthly expenses.

Need something notarized?

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