Holly, MI · Oakland County
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit
Property owners file this affidavit with their township or city to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible home.
What this form is
Use this affidavit to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property you own and occupy as your permanent home. The form asks for property and owner information, occupancy details, and owner signatures; file it with the township or city where the property is located. The assessor must certify the affidavit, and separate forms are required for each property tax identification number.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a Principal Residence Exemption must complete and file this affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located; the address may appear on your most recent 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 under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the property, owner, occupancy, and certification information. Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the certification, and provide a different mailing address if applicable.
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Mail to the Assessor
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located, using the address on your tax bill or assessment notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the PRE affidavit?
- No. The form has no notary block; the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- Who files the Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?
- An owner claiming an exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home files the affidavit with the township or city where the property is located.
- How do I submit the PRE affidavit?
- Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The assessor’s address may be on your latest tax bill or assessment notice.