Senior, Veteran and Disability Property Tax Relief in Michigan
Property tax exemptions, freezes and credits in Michigan for seniors, disabled veterans and people with disabilities.
Short answer: A Michigan resident veteran's homestead is exempt from the collection of property taxes under the General Property Tax Act if the VA has determined the veteran is permanently and totally disabled from military service and entitled to benefits at the 100% rate, has rated the veteran… MCL 211.7b
| Veteran exemptions | A Michigan resident veteran's homestead is exempt from the collection of property taxes under the General Property Tax Act if the VA has determined the veteran is permanently and totally disabled from military service and entitled to benefits at the 100% rate, has rated the veteran individually unemployable, or the veteran received VA assistance for specially adapted housing. A surviving spouse continues to qualify (including on a later-acquired homestead held solely in the spouse's name) as long as the spouse does not remarry. Apply to the local assessing officer on the State Tax Commission form, after January 1 and before December 31 of the year claimed; for taxes levied on or after January 1, 2025, the exemption remains in effect without reapplication until rescinded. Source: MCL 211.7b |
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| Other relief (credits, deferrals, circuit breakers) | Homestead Property Tax Credit: a credit against the Michigan income tax for property taxes on a homestead (renters count 23% of gross rent for tax years after 2017). The combined credit was capped at $1,500 per year from 2018 and is adjusted for inflation after 2021; the credit phases down by 10% for each $1,000 of total household resources above a threshold that was $51,000 from 2018 (inflation-adjusted after 2021); and owners whose homestead taxable value exceeds $135,000 (through 2021, inflation-adjusted afterward) are ineligible. The statute does not list the current inflation-adjusted amounts. Source: MCL 206.520 |
More Michigan property tax & homestead exemptions
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FAQ
Do disabled veterans pay property tax in Michigan?
A Michigan resident veteran's homestead is exempt from the collection of property taxes under the General Property Tax Act if the VA has determined the veteran is permanently and totally disabled from military service and entitled to benefits at the 100% rate, has rated the veteran individually unemployable, or the veteran received VA assistance for specially adapted housing. A surviving spouse continues to qualify (including on a later-acquired homestead held solely in the spouse's name) as long as the spouse does not remarry. Apply to the local assessing officer on the State Tax Commission form, after January 1 and before December 31 of the year claimed; for taxes levied on or after January 1, 2025, the exemption remains in effect without reapplication until rescinded.
What property tax relief programs does Michigan offer?
Homestead Property Tax Credit: a credit against the Michigan income tax for property taxes on a homestead (renters count 23% of gross rent for tax years after 2017). The combined credit was capped at $1,500 per year from 2018 and is adjusted for inflation after 2021; the credit phases down by 10% for each $1,000 of total household resources above a threshold that was $51,000 from 2018 (inflation-adjusted after 2021); and owners whose homestead taxable value exceeds $135,000 (through 2021, inflation-adjusted afterward) are ineligible. The statute does not list the current inflation-adjusted amounts.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.