What does the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit do?

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

Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?

No. The form is signed without a notary, but the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?

Mail the completed form to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not mail it to the Department of Treasury.

Do I need a separate affidavit for each property?

Yes. The instructions say to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.

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Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the city or township assessor to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible property.

What this form is

This Michigan Department of Treasury affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. File a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. The form asks for property and owner details, exemption information, and owner signatures.

Who needs it

An eligible property owner seeking a Principal Residence Exemption files this affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located; the address may appear on your latest tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it directly to the Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit and read its instructions before completing it.
2
Complete the Form
Provide the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Property Details
Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number; find the number on a tax bill or assessment notice.
4
Mail It to the Assessor
Mail the completed form to the assessor where the property is located. Do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit do?: It allows an eligible owner to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for property they own and occupy as their permanent home.
Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?: No. The form is signed without a notary, but the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. The address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice; do not mail it to the Department of Treasury.
Do I need a separate affidavit for each property?: Yes. The instructions say to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.

Need something notarized?

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