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Wayne County, MI Homestead Exemption: How to File
How the homestead exemption and property tax relief work for homeowners in Wayne County, Michigan: the statewide program, where to file locally and how much you might save.
Counties, cities and school districts in Michigan may add their own exemptions or set different rates. The office above lists what applies to Wayne County homes.
The Michigan statewide program
Principal Residence Exemption
Michigan Department of Treasury
Most homeowners
What it does
Exempts your principal residence from the tax levied by local school districts for school operating purposes, up to 18 mills.
Who qualifies
Owners who occupy the home as their principal residence.
How to apply
File Form 2368 with your township or city assessor.