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Poverty Exemptions

Poverty Exemptions
If a person’s financial situation prevents them from being able to pay the property taxes on his/her home there may be a way to reduce the amount of property taxes the taxpayer must contribute.

MCL 211.7u of the General Property Tax Act, MCL 211.1 et seq., allows a property tax exemption for the principal residence of persons who, in the judgment of the board of review, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to the public charges.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the poverty exemption, a person must:
  • Own and occupy the principal residence for which the exemption is requested
  • File a claim (each year the exemption is sought) with the assessor or board of review on the city’s form, along with federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the principal residence or file an affidavit for all persons residing in the residence who were not required to file federal or state income tax returns for the current or preceding tax year
  • Show proof of ownership
  • Meet federal poverty income standards annually determined by the U.S. Office Department of Health and Human Services and adopted by the City of Grosse Pointe Farms.
Board of Review
Board of Review in the City of Grosse Pointe Farms meets at statutory dates in March, July and December. The board is empowered to consider appeals related to specific areas such as poverty exemptions.

Forms
The necessary forms to apply for a poverty exemption can be obtained by contacting the Assessing Office or by downloading the following documents.

Grosse Pointe Farms Poverty Exemption Policy
Hardship Exemption Application Form and Guidelines
Required Document Checklist
 

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CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS
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