Qualifying disabled veterans are eligible for an exemption from paying real property taxes on their principal residence.
Contact the Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs if you are in need of benefits or have questions on eligibility for the disabled veterans exemption.
Eligibility
- Must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States
- Must be a Michigan resident
- Meets one of the following criteria:
- Determined by the United States Veteran's Affairs (VA) to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100% rate
- Has a certificate from the VA, or its successors, certifying that he or she is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing
- Has been rated by the VA as individually unemployable
- Must have some form of documentation from the VA
- The unremarried surviving spouse of the disabled veteran is eligible for the exemption based upon the eligibility of their spouse
Application Process
- Submit the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption to the local city or township assessor, along with supporting documents from the VA
- The exemption can be granted at the March, July, or December Boards of Review
Further Reading
The Michigan Department of Treasury has further information on the exemption, including FAQs, and full text of the law.
