Zeeland, MI · Ottawa County
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
Property owners file this affidavit with the township or city assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property.
What this form is
Use this affidavit to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property you own and occupy as your permanent home. File a separate form for each property tax identification number with the township or city where the property is located. The form asks for property and owner details, occupancy information, exemption percentage, and owner certifications; the assessor completes the approval or denial section.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a principal residence exemption files this affidavit with the township or city where the claimed property is located.
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 tax bill or assessment notice. Do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
About notarization
No notary is required; the owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury, and the form does not list a notarized attachment.
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
Complete each line with property, owner, occupancy, and exemption information, then sign and date the certification.
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Check The Form
Use a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number; the form does not list an attachment to gather.
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Mail It To The Assessor
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located, not to the Department of Treasury.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- No. The owner signs and dates the certification under penalty of perjury. The form does not list a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
- Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The address may be on your tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
- Who should file this affidavit?
- An owner claiming a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible property should complete and file the affidavit with the township or city where the property is located.
- Do I need a separate affidavit for each property?
- Yes. The form instructs owners to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.