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Veteran Property Tax Exemption — Michigan
Michigan's Disabled Veterans Exemption is the full ride: 100% of the property taxes on your principal residence, for veterans the VA has rated 100% permanently and totally disabled — including individual unemployability.
The rules in Michigan
Who qualifies
A disabled veteran certified by the VA as 100% permanently and totally disabled (including paid at the 100% rate for individual unemployability), or their unremarried surviving spouse (MCL 211.7b)
Benefit
Exemption from property tax on real property used and owned as a homestead — the whole tax, not a slice of value
How to apply
File the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption (Form 5107) with your local assessor or treasurer
Watch out
The exemption must be claimed — it is not automatic. If your rating came through mid-year, ask the assessor about prorating
How it works
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Not yet rated? Start there
Every one of these programs hinges on a VA service-connected rating. If you have not filed a claim, that is the starting point — a free, VA-accredited VSO (DAV, American Legion, VFW) will file it for you at no cost. A higher rating unlocks not just property-tax relief but healthcare, income benefits, and — for business owners — SDVOSB contracting eligibility.
Sources
- Michigan State Tax Commission — Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption (Form 5107) — michigan.gov/treasury/-/media/Project/Websites/treasury/Forms/Local-Government/P
- Michigan Treasury — Are military retirement benefits exempt from Michigan individual income tax? (FAQ) — www.michigan.gov/taxes/questions/iit/accordion/military/are-military-retirement-
Free resource — part of the VES 50-state pack for veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Educational information only, not legal or tax advice; programs change, so confirm current rules with your county before relying on them.
Want it filed for you?
We check your county's rules for free and, if you're eligible, prepare a ready-to-sign filing package for your Michigan property — veteran to veteran. Or start with the full eligibility check.