To be eligible for the principle residence exemption for the state of Michigan, a taxpayer must file and affidavit with the local tax collection unit on or before May 1st, and must both own and occupy the residence on the date the affidavit is signed. An assessor may deny the exemption if he or she doesn't believe that the property is being used as a principal residence, at which time the taxpayer bears the burden of establishing entitlement to the exemption "by a preponderance of the evidence"
Owner must file an affidavit on or before May 1st and must also occupy on that date
Does occupancy have to be continuous?
What exactly proves occupancy "by a preponderance of the evidence?"
What address is on your drivers license?, where do you vote?, what address is on your tax return are examples of a preponderance of evidence.
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Many home owners who are moving out of state are finding that once they change their driver's license, the principle residence exemption is changed which impacts their payments signficantly.
Lola, What do you think about Active Military having to rent out the home they recently bought because else they can't afford to keep it, and then they plan on moving back to the home once they are off duty?