Grant Township

The homestead of persons who, in the judgment of the Township Supervisor and Township Board of Review, by reason of poverty, are unable to fully pay the assessed property taxes, is eligible for exemption in whole or part from taxation under the General Property Tax Act.

To be eligible, a person shall do all the following on an annual basis:

• Be an owner of and occupy as a homestead the property for which an exemption is requested.
• File a claim with the Supervisor or Board of Review, accompanied by federal and state income tax returns for all persons residing in the homestead, including any property tax credit returns filed in the immediately preceding year or in the current year.
• Produce a valid drivers' license or other form of identification, if requested.
• Produce a deed, land contrct, or other evidence of ownership, if requested.
• Meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines as defined below:

               Size of Family Unit                               Maximum Family Income

                             1                                                            $11,490

                             2                                                            $15,510

                             3                                                            $19,530

                             4                                                            $23,550

                             5                                                            $27,570

                             6                                                            $31,590

                             7                                                            $35,610

                             8                                                            $39,630

          For each additional person                                   + $  3,960

The maximum total value of assets for the eligiblity for the poverty exemption is not to exceed $75,000 in True Cash Value. This maximum value may be adjusted by the Board of Review on a case-by-case basis.

Grant Township may consider and require an applicant to list any of the following types of household assets to determine the person's eligibility for a poverty exemption:

• One acre allowed for the homestead
• 100' maximum water frontage
• Second home
• Land
• Vehicles
• Recreational Vehicles
• Buildings other than residence
• Equity in the residence above the specified amount
• Jewelry
• Antiques
• Artwork
• Equipment
• Other personal property of value
• Bank accounts over a specified amount
• Stocks
• Money received from the sale of property
• Withdrawals of bank deposits and borrowed money
• Tax refunds, gifts, loans, lump-sum inheritances and one-time insurance payments
• Food or housing received in lieu of wages
• Federal noncash benefit programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Food Stamps