Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?

No. The affidavit has no notary block. The owner signs and dates it and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

Who can use this affidavit?

An eligible owner can use it to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.

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 most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.

What information does the affidavit ask for?

It asks for the property tax identification number, property address, owner and co-owner details, occupancy information, exemption-related declarations, and signatures and dates.

Lincoln Park, MI · Wayne County

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Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the city or township assessor to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible property they own and occupy.

What this form is

Use this affidavit to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property that is your permanent home. The form asks for the property identification number, owner and co-owner information, occupancy details, and other exemption-related declarations; owners must submit a separate affidavit for each property identification number. Sign and date the certification, and the assessor must certify the form.

Who needs it

An owner who wants to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible property they own and occupy should complete and file this affidavit.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located. The mailing address may appear on your most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send the form directly to the Department of Treasury.

About notarization

This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; the owner certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Provide the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and complete each line.
3
Sign and Date
Sign and date the certification. Include a different mailing address if applicable.
4
Mail to the Assessor
Mail the completed form to the township or city assessor where the property is located, using the address on your tax bill or assessment notice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: No. The affidavit has no notary block. The owner signs and dates it and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
Who can use this affidavit?: An eligible owner can use it to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. Submit a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number.
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 most recent tax bill or assessment notice; do not send it to the Department of Treasury.
What information does the affidavit ask for?: It asks for the property tax identification number, property address, owner and co-owner details, occupancy information, exemption-related declarations, and signatures and dates.

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