Assessing Forms & Applications
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
The Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit (PDF) is completed when a person purchases a home and intends to use it as their main homestead. The home must be purchased and occupied by June 1 in order for the homestead to be in effect for the current year. Please return this form to the Trout Lake Township Assessor.
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Request to Rescind Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption
The Request to Rescind Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption (PDF) must be completed when you have sold the property that you have claimed using the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit. Please return this form to the Trout Lake Township Assessor
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Property Transfer Affidavit
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The Property Transfer Affidavit (PDF) must be completed whenever there is a change of ownership on a property. It is completed and signed by the new owner and must be filed within 45 days of the transfer. Please return this form to the Trout Lake Township Assessor.
Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption
The Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PDF) enables a person who has established a new principal residence to retain a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) on property previously exempt as the owner’s principal residence, and must be filed with the assessor on or before June 1 of the year of the claim.
Non-Concideration
The Request for Non-Consideration of True Cash Value of Normal Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance Expenditures Please return this form to the Trout Lake Township Assessor.
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Charitable Non-Profit Tax Exemption Application
The Charitable Non-Profit Tax Exemption Application Property owned and occupied by charitable institutions solely for their charitable purposes is exempt from Michigan property tax. Please return this form to the Trout Lake Township Assessor
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Land Division Application
The Land Division Application Unplatted Land in Trout Lake Township shall not be divided without prior review and approval of the Trout Lake Township Board, in accordance with the State Land Division Act and applicable ordinances. Please complete and return this application to the Trout Lake Township Assessor.
Petition to Board of Review
The Petition to Board of Review L-4035 When appealing an assessment a Petition to Board of Review (L-4035) form must be completed before being heard by the Board. Filing a protest to the March Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal the decision to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.