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HB4041 • 2026

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).

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).

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Sponsor
Tyrone Carter (District 1)
Last action
2025-10-28
Official status
referred to second reading
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the requirements or the impact on the number of affected individuals.

Poverty Exemption for Property Taxes

This law allows homeowners who were once eligible for a poverty exemption to continue getting the exemption without having to apply again, under certain conditions.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows homeowners who already got a poverty exemption to keep it without applying each year if they meet specific requirements.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Homeowners who were previously eligible for a poverty exemption and want to keep getting it.

Terms To Know

Poverty Exemption
A type of property tax relief given to people with low income.
Homeowner
Someone who owns a house or other real estate.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify the exact requirements for continuing the exemption.
  • It is unclear how many people will be affected by this change in the law.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-3

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) 5

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2025-10-28 HJ 103 Pg. 1702

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

  2. 2025-10-28 HJ 103 Pg. 1702

    referred to second reading

  3. 2025-02-04 HJ 11 Pg. 89

    bill electronically reproduced 01/30/2025

  4. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 85

    introduced by Representative Rep. Tyrone Carter

  5. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 85

    read a first time

  6. 2025-01-30 HJ 10 Pg. 85

    referred to Committee on Finance

Official Summary Text

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).