Michigan Program Eligibility
Michigan offers the Homestead Property Tax Credit and the Home Heating Credit for both renters and homeowners. The maximum credit is $1,700.
Renters age 65+, whose rent is more than 40% of their total household resources, may qualify for an alternative credit. Homeowners may also be eligible for a Principal Resident Exception that exempts taxes levied by a local school district.
Property Tax-Aide also features the Poverty Exemption, Homeowners Property Exemption or HOPE (City of Detroit), and the Pay as You Stay or PAYS program for participating Wayne County municipalities.
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The information on this page is updated as new information becomes available by the relevant tax agencies.
Homestead Property Tax Credit (Homeowners)
The credit, for most people, is based on a comparison between property taxes and total household resources. Homeowners pay property taxes directly and renters pay them indirectly with their rent.
Application Deadline
If you are not required to file an MI-1040, you may file your credit claim as soon as you know your 2023 total household resources and property taxes levied in 2023. If you file a Michigan income tax return, your credit claim should be included with your MI-1040 return and filed by April 15, 2024 to be considered timely. To avoid penalty and interest, if you owe tax, postmark your return no later than April 15, 2024. The filing deadline to receive a 2023 property tax credit is April 15, 2027
Homestead Property Tax Credit (Renters)
Application Deadline
If you are not required to file an MI-1040, you may file your credit claim as soon as you know your 2023 total household resources and property taxes levied in 2023. If you file a Michigan income tax return, your credit claim should be included with your MI-1040 return and filed by April 15, 2024 to be considered timely. To avoid penalty and interest, if you owe tax, postmark your return no later than April 15, 2024. The filing deadline to receive a 2023 property tax credit is April 15, 2027
Michigan Home Heating Credit (For Homeowners & Renters)
Application Deadline
The final date for filing a 2023 home heating credit is September 30, 2024. (Your claim must be postmarked by September 30, 2024) The filing of an extension for income taxes does not extend the due date for the home heating credit. File early to receive priority processing.
Poverty Exemption
Application Deadline
File a Poverty Exemption Application any time after January 1st. The final due date is the day before the last day of the Board of Review. It is recommended to file prior to December 1.
Contact your local city or township assessor for specific dates.
Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE)
Application Deadline
2024 applications are required to be filed by November 1, 2024.
Pay as You Stay (PAYS) Program
Application Deadline
If you are eligible for the PAYS program, the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office will receive your information from your local municipality and will contact you to fill out a PAYS application.
Property Tax-Aide has independently selected the property tax relief programs featured on this website that we think are the most relevant and beneficial to older adults. It is not an exhaustive list of all property tax relief programs available in each state. Please consult your local tax agency for a comprehensive listing of property tax relief programs in your area.