Hardship Exemption

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.

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Hardship exemptions allow eligible homeowners a one-year property tax exemption granted by their township Board of Review.

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• Hardship Exemption must be filed annually.

• Homeowners must be below the poverty guideline set by their township Board.

• The owner of the property must be its principal resident

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

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2020 ANNUAL GUIDELINE RESOLUTION FOR HARDSHIP EXEMPTION

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