Grand Haven, MI · Ottawa County
Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)
Owners use this form to request or annually verify a conditional rescission that may let them retain a PRE on a former home after establishing a new principal residence.
What this form is
Use this form when requesting a conditional rescission or verifying that a former principal residence still meets the requirements for a PRE. The former property must be unoccupied, for sale, not leased, and not used for business or commercial purposes. The form asks about both properties, ownership, occupancy, sale status, and the applicable tax year; attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit for the current residence.
Who needs it
An owner seeking to retain a PRE on a former home after establishing a new principal residence must submit this form and verify eligibility annually.
How to submit it
Mail Parts 1 through 4 and the necessary documentation to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. The assessor’s address may be on the most recent tax bill or assessment notice.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or owners sign and date the certification, and the assessor certifies the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form.
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Complete Parts 1 Through 4
Provide the applicable tax year, property and owner details, information about the current residence, and the owner’s signature and date.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current principal residence.
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Mail It To The Assessor
Mail Parts 1 through 4 and the necessary documentation to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form for?
- It lets an owner request or annually verify a conditional rescission to retain a PRE on a former home after establishing a new principal residence, if the property meets the stated requirements.
- Do I need a notary for the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form?
- No. The owner or owners sign and date the certification, and the assessor certifies the form; no notary is indicated.
- How do I submit the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form?
- Mail Parts 1 through 4 and necessary documentation to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located. The assessor’s address may be on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice.
- What documents must accompany this form?
- Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current principal residence. If the assessor denies the request, the form instructions say to attach a copy of the Local Unit Denial (Form 2742).
Need something notarized?
This Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.