Walled Lake, MI · Oakland County
Poverty Exemption Application
Walled Lake homeowners use this application to ask the Board of Review for a property tax exemption based on poverty and financial eligibility.
What this form is
This application asks the Board of Review to consider a property tax exemption for an eligible principal residence. Applicants must file annually with the Assessing Department and provide information about household members, income, assets, property, and required supporting documents. The application includes the city’s 2026 policy and guidelines, an affidavit for people not required to file tax returns, and a detailed attachment checklist.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a 2026 poverty exemption for their principal residence must complete the application and provide the required household information and documents.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documentation to the City of Walled Lake Assessing Department on or after January 7, 2026, and before the December Board of Review.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; if tax-return filing is not required, the included Poverty Exemption Affidavit must be completed and signed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Walled Lake Poverty Exemption Application and review the included 2026 policy, guidelines, and attachment checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide information about the applicant, principal residence, household members, income, and property, then sign the required sections.
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Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather the required supporting documents. If you were not required to file tax returns, complete and sign the included affidavit.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and required documents to the City of Walled Lake Assessing Department within the filing period stated in the policy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Walled Lake Poverty Exemption Application?
- It is an application for a property tax exemption for an eligible principal residence. The Board of Review considers the household’s income, assets, and required documentation.
- What documents must I include?
- The application checklist requests items such as signed tax returns, a Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit form, credit reports, account statements, and information about household assets. Submit copies, not originals.
- Do I need a notary for the Poverty Exemption Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. If you were not required to file tax returns, complete and sign the included Poverty Exemption Affidavit.
- How do I submit the Poverty Exemption Application?
- Submit the completed application and required documentation to the City of Walled Lake Assessing Department on or after January 7, 2026, and before the December Board of Review.
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