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Property Sales (i.e. Sales and Analysis
Transfer of ownership means the conveyance of title to or a present interest in property, including the beneficial use of the property and both buyer and seller must agree to the terms of the transfer.
The State of Michigan provides an exemption of 18 mills from a portion of the property tax bill for a taxpayer’s primary residence. You must own and occupy your home. To file for a PRE exemption, visit the Assessment Division, Room 804 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center or call (313) 224-3035.
Electronically via email to [email protected].
In person in Room 130, The Detroit Taxpayer Service Center
Mon-Thurs 8AM-4:30PM
PTA PENALTIES
Residential since 1994 per parcel# = $5 a day Max $200
Commercial/Industrial per parcel#
Before April 1st, 2013, = $5 a Day Max $200
After April 1st, 2013, = $20 a Day Max $1000
- Both sides (front and back) of State of Michigan Driver's license with the property address
- Federal and/or State Income Tax returns with the property address
- A voter's registration record
- Motor vehicle registration
- Utility bills with the mailing address of the property address (actual bill)
- Cable bills with the mailing address of the property (actual bill)
- Telephone bills with the mailing address (actual bill)
- Banking or credit card statement with account number redacted
- Medical bills with the mailing address of the property