Property Tax Benefits for Veterans in Michigan

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption

Under MCL 211.7b (Public Act 161 of 2013), real property used as a homestead and owned by a qualifying disabled veteran is fully exempt from property taxes. An unremarried surviving spouse may continue the exemption.

Eligibility: Michigan resident veteran discharged under honorable conditions who is VA-rated 100% permanently and totally disabled (paid at the 100% rate), rated individually unemployable, or holds a VA certificate for specially adapted housing; also unremarried surviving spouses.

Estimated value: Full (100%) exemption of homestead property taxes

How to apply: File Michigan Department of Treasury Form 5107 (Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption) with your local city or township assessor. Since January 1, 2025 the exemption remains in effect without annual reapplication until rescinded or denied.