Rockwood, MI · Wayne County
2025 Hardship Application and Guidelines
Rockwood homeowners apply to the Board of Review for a property tax exemption based on poverty using this application and its eligibility guidelines.
What this form is
This application lets eligible Rockwood homeowners request a full or partial property tax exemption based on poverty. The document says applicants must own and occupy the property as their homestead, meet income and asset guidelines, and file annually after January 1 and before the stated December Board of Review cutoff. It asks about household members, income, assets, property, expenses, and ownership, and requires supporting documents.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a poverty exemption for their Rockwood principal residence must apply annually and provide information and required documents for household members.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located. Include required documentation, including applicable federal and state income tax returns and information about household income and assets.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application and affirmation require signatures, but no notarized attachment or sworn step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the 2025 hardship application and guidelines for Rockwood.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the requested information about the applicant, household, property, income, assets, and expenses.
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Gather Required Documents
Include applicable federal and state income tax returns and the supporting documents requested by the guidelines.
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Submit to the Board of Review
File the completed application and required documentation with the Board of Review where the property is located.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Rockwood hardship application?
- No. The application and affirmation require signatures and dates, but the document does not require notarization or identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Rockwood hardship application?
- File the completed application with the Board of Review where the property is located, along with the required supporting documentation.
- Who can apply for the poverty exemption?
- The guidelines say applicants must own and occupy the property as their homestead and meet the stated income and asset guidelines.
- What documents should I include?
- The document calls for applicable federal and state income tax returns and supporting information such as recent account statements, proof of income, and identification for household members over 18.
Need something notarized?
This 2025 Hardship Application and Guidelines doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.