Principal Residence Exemption Bill Headed to Governor

Liz Gullett

Jun 12, 2020

Michigan homeowners who were unable to move in to their new homes before June 1 due to COVID-19 could see property tax relief under legislation sent to Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The bill, introduced by Senator Roger Victory (R-Georgetown Township), would extend the time frame a new homeowner has to file their paperwork to receive the principal residence exemption (PRE) for the 2020 summer property tax levy from June 1 to June 30 in cases in which the homeowner could not occupy their new home prior to the deadline due to Governor Whitmer’s ban on nonessential construction.

The PRE exempts a homeowner’s principal residence from the tax levied by a local school district for operating purposes, up to 18 mills. The homeowner must file an affidavit with their local unit of government where the property is located.

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