Principal Residence Exemption

What is a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) ?

A Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) exempts a residence from the tax levied by a local school district for school operating purposes up to 18 mills. Section 211.7cc and 211.7dd of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended, addresses PRE claims. To qualify for a PRE, a person must be a Michigan resident who owns and occupies the property as a principal residence. The PRE is a separate program from the Homestead Property Tax Credit, which is filed annually with your Michigan Individual Income Tax Return.

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PRE Guidelines		PRE Related Forms
County and Local Unit PRE Resources		Conditional Rescission of PRE
PRE Active Military Affidavit		PRE Audits
Appeal Process of PRE Denial		Additional Taxes and Interest
Section 211.7cc of the General Property Tax Act, PA 206 of 1893, as amended		PRE Contact Information
Section 211.7dd of the General Property Tax Act, PA 206 of 1893, as amended		Section 211.120 of the General Property Tax Act, PA 206 of 1893, as amended