2024 House Bill 6059

Property tax: exemptions; continuation of poverty exemption, without subsequent application, for homeowner who previously established eligibility; provide for in certain circumstances.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2023 PA 191.

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The bill amends the General Property Tax Act to provide tax exemptions for impoverished individuals' principal residences, requiring annual affirmation of eligibility, and introduces audit measures and extended exemptions for those on fixed public assistance incomes.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-1) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Christine Morse (D-40), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Stephanie Young (D-16), Brenda Carter (D-53), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Donavan McKinney (D-14) and Helena Scott (D-7)

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy