Poverty Exemptions

Michigan law (MCL 211.7u) provides for a reduction in property taxes for eligible, low-income homeowners. Every city and township must offer an application process and set eligibility requirements that are no more restrictive than the federal poverty guidelines.

Applications must be filed annually at the March, July, or December Boards of Review. Contact your local city or township assessor for specific dates. You must submit a copy of your recently filed income tax returns with your application. Free income tax assistance is available for qualifying households.

Poverty Exemption Applications

Ann Arbor City
Guidelines and Application
Ann Arbor Twp
Guidelines   Application
Augusta Twp
Guidelines and Application
Bridgewater Twp
Guidelines  Application
Chelsea City
Guidelines and Application
Dexter City
Guidelines and Application
Dexter Twp
Guidelines and Application
Freedom Twp
Guidelines and Application
Lima Twp
Guidelines    Application
Lodi Twp
Guidelines and Application
Lyndon Twp
Guidelines and Application
Manchester Twp
Guidelines    Application
Milan City
Guidelines and Application
Northfield Twp
Guidelines and Application
Pittsfield Twp
Guidelines    Application
Salem Twp
Guidelines     Application
Saline City
Guidelines    Application
Saline Twp
Guidelines    Application
Scio Twp
Guidelines     Application
Sharon Twp
Guidelines     Application
Superior Twp
Guidelines and Application
Sylvan Twp
Guidelines    Application
Webster Twp
Guidelines and Application
York Twp
Guidelines  Application
Ypsilanti City
Guidelines and Application
Ypsilanti Twp
Guidelines and Application