Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit
State of Michigan, Treasury
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in its Detroit, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Credit for Michigan homeowners and renters when property taxes exceed 3.5% of household income. For 2025, maximum credit is $1,900. Seniors (65+) are entitled to up to 100% of the excess. Seniors may claim up to 4 years retroactively. This cash reduces the effective burden of property taxes, freeing money for home repairs. File Form MI-1040CR with your state taxes.
When property taxes exceed 3.5% of income
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Key Details
- Up to $1,900 credit when taxes exceed 3.5% of income
- Seniors get up to 100% of excess, and can claim 4 years back
- File Form MI-1040CR with state tax return
- Both owners and renters can claim
- Call Treasury: 517-636-4486
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form MI-1040CR (Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim)
Michigan gives homeowners and renters a credit when their property tax (or a share of rent) is high relative to their total household resources. You claim it on Form MI-1040CR, filed with your Michigan income tax return or on its own if you are not required to file. Homes with a taxable value above the annual limit do not qualify, and you have up to four years to file a claim.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you own or rent and occupy a Michigan home and your total household resources are within the limit.
- Gather your property tax bills (or rent paid) and your income for the year.
- Complete Form MI-1040CR (use MI-1040CR-2 instead if you are a veteran or blind, and file whichever gives the larger credit).
- File it with your MI-1040, or by itself if you are not required to file a return.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own or rent and occupy the Michigan home.
- Your property tax statements for the year (or rent receipts).
- Records of your total household resources (income) for the year.
- The completed Form MI-1040CR.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: File with annual Michigan tax return (April 15); seniors may file up to 4 years back
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in Detroit, MI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,900 credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in Detroit?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in Detroit, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with State of Michigan, Treasury; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 517-636-4486. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: File with annual Michigan tax return (April 15); seniors may file up to 4 years back.
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