Poverty Hardship Exemption

Poverty Hardship Exemption

In compliance with the "General Property Tax Act," the township has adopted guidelines to approve exemptions of property taxes to qualifying homeowners due to their financial situation. 

To be considered, you must:

have a "Principal Residence Exemption" (PRE) for the year in which the poverty exemption is requested,
fill out a "Poverty Exemption Application" completely on an annual basis,
provide the Board of Review (BOR) with copies of income, tax and mortgage information for all persons residing in the household.
"Poverty Exemption Applications" will be considered at the March, July and December Boards of Review. To qualify for consideration for a 2024 poverty exemption, all applicants must meet the specific household income guidelines listed in the attached Poverty Exemption Guidelines. 

The Assessing Department requires that all poverty exemption applicants personally attend a BOR hearing. The deadline for filing the attached "Poverty Exemption Application" for consideration at the March, July and December Boards of Review are March 6th, 2024,  July 9th, 2024, and December 3rd, 2024. 

All complete "Poverty Exemption Applications" received before these deadlines will receive consideration by the BOR. All applicants receive notification in writing of the decision of the BOR along with their appeal rights. All poverty exemption applications are on an individual case by case basis, and by law, are effective for one year only.

2024 Poverty Exemption Guidelines
Poverty Exemption Application
Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty
Poverty Exemption Affidavit