Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Include applicable tax returns and required documentation, and be prepared to provide ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.

How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?

File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. Include all required documentation and applicable federal and state income tax returns.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks about household members, employment, income, savings and investments, insurance, vehicles, debts, monthly expenses, property, and the applicant’s affirmation and certification.

What supporting documents should I include?

The form requires applicable federal and state income tax returns and all documentation listed in the application. It also says to be prepared to provide a deed, land contract, or other ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.

Montague, MI · Muskegon County

No notary required

Application and Affirmation for Poverty Exemption

This application is for homeowners seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence and is filed with the Board of Review where the property is located.

What this form is

Use this application to request a poverty exemption for property taxes on your principal residence. File it with the Board of Review where the property is located within the stated filing period. It asks about household members, income, assets, property, debts, and expenses; applicants must also include required documentation, including applicable income tax returns.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a poverty exemption for their principal residence should complete and file this application with the local Board of Review.

How to submit it

File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. The form says to include required documentation and applicable federal and state income tax returns.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; include applicable federal and state income tax returns and required documentation, and be prepared to provide ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the poverty exemption application for the principal residence.
2
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; prepare ownership evidence for the Board of Review meeting.
4
Submit To The Board Of Review
File the completed 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 has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Include applicable tax returns and required documentation, and be prepared to provide ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.
How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?: File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. Include all required documentation and applicable federal and state income tax returns.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks about household members, employment, income, savings and investments, insurance, vehicles, debts, monthly expenses, property, and the applicant’s affirmation and certification.
What supporting documents should I include?: The form requires applicable federal and state income tax returns and all documentation listed in the application. It also says to be prepared to provide a deed, land contract, or other ownership evidence at the Board of Review meeting.

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