St. Joseph County, MI · St. Joseph County
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit
Property owners file this affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where their property is located to claim a principal residence exemption.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of St. Joseph County · St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
- Blank form
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What this form is
This affidavit lets an eligible property owner claim a principal residence exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Complete a separate form for each property tax identification number and file it with the city or township assessor for the year of the claim. It asks for property and owner details, occupancy information, exemption history, and owner signatures.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a principal residence exemption must file a separate affidavit with the city or township assessor for each property tax identification number claimed.
How to submit it
Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located; the address may be 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 the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download Form 2368, the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Prepare a Separate Form
Complete a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number you are claiming.
- 4
Mail It to the Assessor
Mail the completed form to the city or township 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 form has no notary block. The owner signs and dates a certification under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the PRE affidavit?
- Mail the completed form to the city or township assessor where the property is located. The address may appear on your latest tax bill or assessment notice.
- Who can file this affidavit?
- An eligible owner claiming a principal residence exemption may file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
- Do I need a separate form for each property?
- Yes. The instructions say to submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number being claimed.