Michigan law permits exemptions from property taxes for the principal residence of persons who, in the judgment of the Board of Review, are unable to contribute toward public charges through property taxes. A homeowner claiming a principal residence exemption may request a poverty exemption at the March, July, or December meeting of the Board of Review. If an exemption is granted, it is valid only for that year. You must apply again each year you wish to be considered for an exemption.
The exemption is based on household income added for everyone residing at the property.
For the Poverty Exemption application and guidelines, please view the links before.
Poverty Exemption – Michigan State Tax Commission Bulletin 3 of 2021