Who should file this affidavit?

An owner claiming an exemption for an eligible property should complete a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number and file it with the assessor where the property is located.

How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?

Mail the completed form to the assessor for the city or township 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.

Rockwood, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Property owners file this affidavit with the assessor to claim a principal residence exemption for an eligible property in Rockwood.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Rockwood · Rockwood, Wayne County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: rockwoodmi.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This affidavit lets an eligible owner claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home. File a separate form for each property tax identification number with the city or township assessor for the year of the claim. It asks for property and owner details, occupancy and exemption information, and signed certifications.

Who needs it

An owner seeking a Principal Residence Exemption for an eligible property in Rockwood must complete and file this affidavit with the assessor.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property and owner information, answer the exemption questions, and provide the requested mailing address if different.
3
Sign And Date
The owner and any co-owner claiming the property should sign and date the certification.
4
Mail It To The Assessor
Mail the completed affidavit to the assessor where the property is located. Check your tax bill or assessment notice for the address.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: It is the form an eligible property owner files with the local assessor to claim a Principal Residence Exemption for a property they own and occupy as their permanent home.
Who should file this affidavit?: An owner claiming an exemption for an eligible property should complete a separate affidavit for each property tax identification number and file it with the assessor where the property is located.
Do I need a notary for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: No. This document is signed without a notary. The owner certifies under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the affidavit.
How do I submit the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?: Mail the completed form to the assessor for the city or township 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.

Need something notarized?

This Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.