Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain school-related millages if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7yy. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5377'25, HB 5378'25, HB 5379'25
HB 5376 would create a property tax exemption for Michigan homeowners without children enrolled in public schools or publicly funded educational services (K-12) in the state. Starting in 2027, eligible property owners would receive a phased reduction in school-related property taxes: 40% in 2027, increasing to 100% by 2031. To qualify, owners must provide proof (like a withdrawal letter or affidavit) that no dependents used public education, and the exemption excludes properties owned through private entities where the actual owner has school-aged children. The bill specifically targets school millages (taxes funding schools), not general property taxes, and requires local assessors to verify eligibility using state education data.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 16, 2025
Last action Dec 17, 2025
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Dec 16, 2025
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Dec 16, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Steve Carra
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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