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Check if you're eligible

To qualify for this exemption, you'll have to own and occupy the property as of December 31st prior to the year you want to be exempt. There are multiple types of organizations that may qualify, as stated in Michigan Law. These are the types of exempt organizations:

• Nonprofit housing for elderly or disabled families 211.7d
• Nonprofit theater, library, educational, or scientific institution 211.7n
• Charitable institutions (including homes for the chronically ill) 211.7o
• Memorial homes or Posts 211.7p
• Youth organizations 211.7q
• Nonprofit clinics 211.7r
• Houses of public worship 211.7s

Gather your documentation

Submit a copy of these documents for each organization occupying the property, along with your application:

• Articles of Incorporation
• By-Laws
• any pamphlet or other information or literature describing the functions of the organization
• previous 3 years of Income Tax filings, including 990 forms
• all leases including sub-leases in effect at the subject property during the calendar year.
• instrument by which property was acquired (warranty deed, quit claim deed, land contract, or bill of sale)

Complete the application

Your application has to be filed no later than the second Monday in March. You won't need to file more than once, the exemption is continuous unless you sell the property or your business no longer qualifies.

You'll need to print and sign the application before turning in the original to the Assessor's office. Don't have a printer? You can pick up the form at our office, we're located at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Download and Print the Property Tax Exemption Application

Mail your documents to our office

If you're ready to submit, mail your application and supporting documentation to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

We'll review your application

The process to review your application can take a few weeks. Whether you're approved or denied, we'll mail you a letter to let you know.

Check if you're eligible

To qualify for this exemption, you'll have to own and occupy the property as of December 31st prior to the year you want to be exempt. There are multiple types of organizations that may qualify, as stated in Michigan Law. These are the types of exempt organizations:

• Nonprofit housing for elderly or disabled families 211.7d
• Nonprofit theater, library, educational, or scientific institution 211.7n
• Charitable institutions (including homes for the chronically ill) 211.7o
• Memorial homes or Posts 211.7p
• Youth organizations 211.7q
• Nonprofit clinics 211.7r
• Houses of public worship 211.7s

Gather your documentation

Submit a copy of these documents for each organization occupying the property, along with your application:

• Articles of Incorporation
• By-Laws
• any pamphlet or other information or literature describing the functions of the organization
• previous 3 years of Income Tax filings, including 990 forms
• all leases including sub-leases in effect at the subject property during the calendar year.
• instrument by which property was acquired (warranty deed, quit claim deed, land contract, or bill of sale)

Complete the application

Your application has to be filed no later than the second Monday in March. You won't need to file more than once, the exemption is continuous unless you sell the property or your business no longer qualifies.

You'll need to print and sign the application before turning in the original to the Assessor's office. Don't have a printer? You can pick up the form at our office, we're located at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Download and Print the Property Tax Exemption Application

Bring your documents to our office

You have the option to complete the form at our office. You'd want to make sure you bring the required documentation mentioned above if you do.

If you filled out the application at home and you're ready to submit, visit us at the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. Our office hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

We'll review your application

The process to review your application can take a few weeks. Whether you're approved or denied, we'll mail you a letter to let you know.