Residents meeting income limit and asset level tests set by the City of East Lansing may be eligible for a full or partial exemption of property taxes. The City has adopted guidelines which establish filing requirements, details of the review process for the exemption and income and asset levels which apply. The specific annual income limits vary by size of household and are updated each year. Please see the 2023 income limits provided here.
Applications
It is necessary to apply for this exemption annually with the Assessing Department. Applicants must submit a completed application form and a completed affirmation of ownership and occupancy form to the Assessing Department prior to the last meeting of the Board of Review. Exemptions may be granted at the March, July or December Board of Review.
As part of the application, it is necessary to submit a copy of the most recent income tax return for everyone who occupies the residence. If an occupant is not required to file an income tax return, that occupant must submit a completed Poverty Exemption Affidavit.