Most Michigan residential assessment appeals start at the March Board of Review. After the board, you generally have until July 31 to file with the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
MSHDA's MI Home Loan and MI 10K assistance can help eligible buyers. After June 1, 2026, the sales price cap is $566,355 statewide. Apply through a participating lender.
File Michigan Form 2368 with your local assessor to claim the Principal Residence Exemption, which can exempt up to 18 mills of school operating tax. June 1 is the summer-levy deadline.
A Michigan sale generally uncaps taxable value to SEV the next calendar year. File Form 2766 with the local assessor within 45 days, and ask whether an exemption applies.
Michigan's state transfer tax is $3.75 per $500 of value, and counties generally add 55 cents per $500. The seller usually pays at recording. Confirm the local rate before closing.
Michigan sellers must deliver a written disclosure before a buyer is bound. If it arrives late, the buyer may cancel in writing within 72 hours of personal delivery or 120 hours of registered mail.