Homestead Exemption Application For Senior Citizens In Oakland
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Measure Q outlines exemptions from the tax for qualifying low-income households, senior households, certain religious organizations and schools. Qualifying tenants in single-family homes that have been foreclosed and owners of certain affordable housing projects would receive a 50% rebate of the tax.
In order to apply, you must complete and submit the necessary application within three years of the date you buy your replacement property. Along with the application, you must also provide valid identification (e.g. drivers license, passport, birth certificate. Etc.) for age verification.
The State of Michigan does not currently offer a property tax exemption for senior citizens. However, Senior Citizens are entitled to the Homestead Property Tax Credit.
Homeowners' Exemption is a statutory tax provision, which provides a homeowner a $7,000 reduction off the taxable value on their primary residence. With an approximate 1% property tax rate, the exemption provides roughly a $70 annual saving off your property taxes.
To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located. The claim form, BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption, is available from the county assessor.
