Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit

Michigan Department of Treasury

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Availability: Available
Listed amount: Up to $1,800 tax credit

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in its Jackson, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Michigan income tax credit for Jackson residents who own or rent their primary residence. Credit based on property taxes or rent paid versus household income. Particularly beneficial for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families.

Average homestead property tax credit for eligible households

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

Tax credit up to $1,800 on property taxes or rent
Available to Michigan homeowners and renters
Based on income and property taxes/rent paid
Especially beneficial for seniors and low-income
File with annual Michigan tax return

How to Apply

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Verified form to review: 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.

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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.

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Program phone: (517) 636-4486

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Deadline: File with annual Michigan tax return by September 30

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in Jackson, MI?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,800 tax credit. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit in Jackson?

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 Jackson, MI?

Confirm the application route directly with Michigan Department of 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 by September 30.

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