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MI HB5376
Bill
Status
12/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Carra
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AI Summary
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Property owners with no dependents enrolled in public schools or receiving publicly funded K-12 educational services in Michigan would be exempt from school-related property taxes beginning with taxes levied after December 31, 2026
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The exemption phases in gradually: 40% reduction in taxable value in 2027, 55% in 2028, 70% in 2029, 85% in 2030, and full 100% exemption starting in 2031
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Local assessors must assume property eligibility for the exemption unless MiDataHub data indicates an owner has dependents in public schools; property owners can challenge denials with withdrawal letters or affidavits
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The exemption does not apply to property owned by private entities if the ownership is traceable to individuals with plurality interest who have dependents using public educational services
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School-related property taxes covered include the state education tax, local school operating millages, hold harmless millages, area vocational education millages, and district library millages where a school district participates
Legislative Description
Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain school-related millages if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7yy. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5377'25, HB 5378'25, HB 5379'25
Property tax: exemptions
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/16/2025
12/17/2025