Fremont, MI · Newaygo County
Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
Property owners use this form to annually affirm ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status to remain eligible for a poverty-based property tax exemption.
What this form is
This form is used to affirm ownership, occupancy, and income status for a property tax exemption by reason of poverty. An applicant must annually affirm ownership and occupancy of the property as a principal residence; the form also asks the owner to certify eligibility and provide property, parcel, school district, and prior exemption information. A legal designee may complete it if applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to remain eligible for a poverty-based property tax exemption use this form to affirm their ownership, occupancy, and income status.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; a legal designee must attach a letter of authority, but the form does not describe it as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy form.
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Complete The Owner And Property Sections
Enter owner and homestead property information, then check the applicable ownership, occupancy, and income-status statements.
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Attach A Letter Of Authority If Applicable
If a legal designee completes the form, attach the required letter of authority.
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Sign And Date The Form
The owner or legal designee prints a name, signs, and dates the certification.
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Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy form for?
- It lets an owner affirm ownership, principal-residence occupancy, and income status for a property tax exemption by reason of poverty.
- Who should complete this form?
- The owner who owns and occupies the property should complete it. A legal designee may complete it if applicable and must attach a letter of authority.
- Do I need a notary for the Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy form?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date, not a notary. A legal designee must attach a letter of authority, but the form does not say that it must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the affirmation?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.