St. Joseph County, MI · St. Joseph County

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Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption

Property owners file this form with the local assessor to request or annually verify a conditional rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption.

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City of St. Joseph County · St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County, Michigan
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What this form is

This form lets an owner who has established a new principal residence request or verify a conditional rescission for a previously exempted property. File the initial request by June 1 or November 1 of the first claim year, then submit annual verifications by December 31. The form asks for property and owner details, information about the current residence, owner signatures, and supporting documents.

Who needs it

An owner seeking to retain a Principal Residence Exemption on a previous home while claiming one on a current Michigan property may need this form.

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 appear on the latest tax bill or assessment notice.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated by the owner without a notary; attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current residence.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download Form 4640, Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Select the request or verification type and provide the applicable tax year, property details, current residence information, and owner certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current principal residence.

  4. 4

    Mail to the Assessor

    Mail Parts 1 through 4 and necessary documentation to the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form do?
It lets an owner request or annually verify a conditional rescission for a previously exempted property after establishing a new principal residence.
Do I need a notary for the Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption form?
No. The owner signs and dates the form without a notary. Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current residence.
How do I submit the Conditional Rescission form?
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 a recent tax bill or assessment notice.
What supporting documents does the form require?
Attach a current tax bill and PRE Affidavit (Form 2368) for the current principal residence. Submit a separate Form 4640 for each exemption being conditionally rescinded.

Need something notarized?

This Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.