Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Michigan homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
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.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. File Form 2368 with your township or city assessor.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.