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HB4041

Continuing Property Tax Poverty Exemptions Without New Applications

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:53 AM

In one sentence

This bill changes the law to allow homeowners who previously qualified for a poverty property tax exemption to keep it without applying again in certain circumstances.

What it does

  • Amends section 7u of Public Act 206 from 1893 regarding property taxes.
  • Allows eligible homeowners to continue their poverty exemption without submitting a new application.

Who it affects

  • Homeowners who have previously established eligibility for the poverty property tax exemption.

Limits and unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific circumstances under which this rule applies.
  • The bill is currently active and has been referred to second reading, so it does not yet have an effective date.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Property tax: exemptions; continuation of poverty exemption, without subsequent application, for homeowner who previously established eligibility; provide for in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 7u of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7u).