Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1039: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906).

This bill proposes to repeal the State Education Tax Act, a law currently in effect since 1993. The legislation would eliminate the specific tax provisions and rules that govern this particular state education tax. By removing these sections from the state statutes, the bill directly affects the legal framework surrounding this tax without altering any other existing tax laws.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals the State Education Tax Act, effectively eliminating a specific tax revenue source and reducing state education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HJR V: Elections: millage; certain voter participation in elections to authorize or increase a millage; require. Amends sec. 31, art. IX of the state constitution.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to change how local governments can raise taxes. It requires that any new tax or increase to an existing tax rate must be approved by a majority of voters who cast ballots on the issue. Starting January 1, 2027, the law also mandates that at least 30% of all eligible voters in that local area must vote on the question for the tax measure to pass. The amendment includes specific rules to adjust tax rates if property values rise faster than inflation, ensuring tax revenue does not automatically increase without voter approval. Exceptions are made for taxes needed to pay off existing debt or bonds that were authorized before the change takes effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts local government ability to raise taxes by adding supermajority voter approval requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tags Elections

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5873: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26

This bill repeals Michigan's 1993 State Education Tax Act, which previously imposed a tax on property owners to fund public schools. The legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill (HB 5880) that mandates the state to use general funds to fully replace any revenue lost from eliminating the tax. If enacted, the change would remove the specific tax requirement while ensuring that school funding levels remain unchanged through state appropriation. The law is scheduled to take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a property tax to fund education, which restricts the state's ability to levy this specific tax, aligning with the 'oppose' indicator for limiting tax collection.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates a specific property tax while mandating full replacement funding via state appropriations to maintain school funding levels.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 6006: Property tax: personal property; retail sales and food processing operations; exempt from personal property tax. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

HB 6006 amends Michigan's general property tax act to clarify that retail sales and food processing operations are excluded from the personal property tax exemption for agricultural operations. This change ensures that only property directly used in farming activities, such as livestock raising or crop cultivation, remains exempt, while equipment used for selling goods or processing food becomes taxable. The bill also retains specific exemptions for various entities, including charitable organizations, libraries, veterans' groups, and households, while adding detailed requirements for methane digester exemptions on farms.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill expands personal property tax liability on retail and food processing operations, increasing revenue collection rather than providing relief or limiting taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5696: Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

This bill amends Michigan's property tax law to clarify that property used to cultivate marijuana is not eligible for the agricultural property tax exemption. It directly affects farmers and agricultural operations by explicitly removing cannabis cultivation from the list of activities that qualify for tax-exempt status under the agricultural operations provision. The legislation adds a specific exclusion clause to the existing definition of agricultural operations, ensuring that while traditional farming activities remain exempt, marijuana cultivation does not receive the same tax benefits. The bill does not create new exemptions or change tax rates, but rather clarifies which agricultural uses are excluded from tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts agricultural property tax exemptions by excluding marijuana cultivation, limiting tax relief benefits for certain agricultural operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5572: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of real and personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit corporation; modify. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).

HB 5572 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption rules to expand eligibility for certain nonprofits. It adds a new exemption for conservation organizations maintaining nature areas open to the public for activities like hiking and bird watching. The bill also clarifies that nonprofits providing healthcare services (such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or adult foster care) qualify for tax exemptions if they meet specific licensing requirements. This change directly affects nonprofit hospitals, educational institutions, conservation groups, and healthcare providers seeking property tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for nonprofits, reducing state tax revenue and weakening government fiscal resources.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exemptions for conservation nonprofits maintaining public nature areas (hiking/bird watching), directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies tax exemptions for healthcare nonprofits (nursing homes, adult foster care), reducing operational costs to support service provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Conservation Long-Term Care

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signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 721: Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial redevelopment act; modify. Amends secs. 9, 12a, 16 & 18 of 1978 PA 255 (MCL 207.659 et seq.).

SB 721 amends Michigan's Commercial Redevelopment Act to update property tax exemption rules for commercial facilities. It limits total exemption periods to 12 years (including extensions), requires local governments to document criteria for renewing exemptions, and extends the deadline for new exemptions from 2025 to 2035. The bill also allows the state treasurer to temporarily exclude up to half the education tax mills for qualifying facilities for up to 6 years to promote job growth, with a yearly cap of 45 such exclusions. Local governments must annually report on exemption impacts, including property values and job creation. This directly affects commercial businesses seeking tax benefits, local governments issuing exemptions, and state tax administration.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill allows temporary exclusion of education tax mills for commercial facilities, reducing state tax revenue to promote job growth, directly weakening tax collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 22, 2025

HB 4741: Property tax: delinquent taxes; sunsets on certain delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure avoidance programs; modify. Amends secs. 78g & 78q of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78g & 211.78q).

HB 4741 modifies Michigan's property tax law by ending certain programs that reduced delinquent tax payments or prevented foreclosure. It adds a $175 fee for properties forfeited to county treasurers due to unpaid taxes (after 12+ months delinquent), changes interest calculations for residential properties under foreclosure avoidance agreements, and updates redemption rules. Homeowners with delinquent taxes, particularly those in residential properties covered by existing tax foreclosure avoidance agreements, will be directly affected by these changes. The bill sunsets specific programs that previously offered payment reductions, requiring property owners to pay full delinquent amounts plus fees to avoid losing their homes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEnds delinquent tax payment relief programs and adds $175 fees, restricting taxpayer assistance under foreclosure avoidance agreements.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill ends programs preventing foreclosure for delinquent tax homeowners, adds $175 fee, and weakens foreclosure avoidance agreements, reducing housing stability protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Mortgages Property Taxes

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 5236: Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

This bill amends Michigan's property tax credit rules by clarifying the definition of "homestead" for eligibility. It specifies that unoccupied leased land isn't considered part of a homestead unless adjacent to the owner's home, and sets rules for agricultural land (10+ years of residence includes all adjacent land; less than 10 years limits to 5 acres). It also defines mobile home park space rent as homestead rent and clarifies how "gross rent" is calculated for renters. These changes directly affect homeowners and renters claiming the property tax credit under Michigan's Income Tax Act.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts property tax credit eligibility by limiting agricultural land coverage and excluding unoccupied leased land, reducing available tax relief.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2025

HB 4374: Property tax: exemptions; exemption from state education tax for certain residential property and certain agricultural property; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4373'25

House Bill 4374 proposes to exempt certain properties from the state education tax, effective for taxes levied after December 31, 2025. This bill directly affects owners of residential real property and specific agricultural properties. To qualify, agricultural property must have a single-family dwelling occupied by an owner actively involved in farming who has not claimed a principal residence exemption on other property. The bill will only take effect if House Bill 4373 is also enacted into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts properties from state education tax, reducing state tax revenue and limiting government fiscal resources.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts properties from state education tax, reducing potential school funding. Directly defunds education by lowering tax revenue for schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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