Apply for Deferment of Summer Taxes | City of Grand Rapids, Michigan

1. Make sure you qualify for a property tax deferment

Both of these must apply to you:

Your income must be under $40,000 for the whole household
This parcel (address) is your Principal Residence (you must live there)

And one of the following must apply to you:

Senior Citizen (Over 62 years of age)
Paraplegic or Quadriplegic
Total and permanently disabled
Blind Person
An eligible Veteran, Service Member, or widow(er) of a Service Member/Veteran

NOTE: Certain agricultural and horticultural properties may qualify as well. If you would like more information, please contact us. You can find our contact information in the Contact Us section.

2. Make sure you have everything you need to fill out the application

You'll need your Parcel Identification Number. If you don't have it, you can look up your Parcel ID using BS&A Online.

3. Fill out the application

Fill out the online application

Fill out this form to request a later due date for your summer property taxes.

Apply Online

Download the application

Download the form and print or scan to submit.

Download Application(PDF)

Mail, email, fax, or drop off your completed application

You can find our contact information in the Contact Us section. We also have a drop box located in front of City Hall at 300 Ottawa Ave NW, just south of Michigan Street, if that's more convenient for you.

Call our office to get a copy of the application

Our contact information is in the Contact Us section. We can mail, email, or fax the form to you.

Mail, email, fax, or drop off your completed application

You can find our contact information in the Contact Us section. We also have a drop box located in front of City Hall at 300 Ottawa Ave NW, just south of Michigan Street, if that's more convenient for you.

Come to City Hall and fill out the application

Visit our office on the second floor of City Hall. One of our staff members will help you fill out the form.

4. We'll review your application

The city usually approves all request for deferments. We'll only contact you if more information is needed.