Bloomfield Hills, MI · Oakland County
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
Property owners file this affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where their property is located to claim a principal residence exemption.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Bloomfield Hills · Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- bloomfieldhills.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a principal residence exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number and file it with the city or township assessor for the year of the claim. The form asks for property and owner details, occupancy information, exemption claims, and owner signatures.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a principal residence exemption must complete and file this affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
How to submit it
Mail your completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located; the address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; its certification is made under penalty of perjury, and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in each line, including property and owner information, occupancy details, and exemption claims. Use a separate form for each property tax identification number.
- 3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the certification. Enter a different mailing address if applicable.
- 4
Mail To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. Do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- It is a form for an eligible owner to claim a principal residence exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home.
- Who should file this affidavit?
- An owner claiming an exemption should file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. Use a separate form for each property tax identification number.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
- Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- No. Sign and date the form without a notary. Its certification is made under penalty of perjury, and the form does not specify a notarized attachment.