1. What is a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)?
2. Why did I get a PRE denial letter?
3. How do I appeal a denial of a PRE?
4. How does the Department of Treasury determine a taxpayer’s principal residence?
5. What is acceptable verification of occupancy and Michigan residency to show I am entitled to the exemption?
6. What is acceptable verification of ownership?
7. How do I know if my appeal has been received?
8. How long will the appeal process take?
9. Who is reviewing my appeal?
10. How will I know the result of the appeal review by the PRE staff, if they determine that sufficient evidence was provided to rule in my favor?
11. How will I know the result of the appeal review by the PRE staff, if they determine that insufficient evidence was provided to rule in my favor?
12. What if I disagree with the ruling of the Hearings Division?
13. What if the property was foreclosed upon and is now owned by a mortgage company or some other business?
14. Do I have to pay additional taxes before I can appeal?
15. How can I find out how much my adjusted bill is/will be?
16. Can I have any interest or penalties waived?
17. Can I make a partial payment?
18. Why was my PRE denied on my parcel of land next to my home?
19. Why did I receive a PRE denial on my agricultural property?
20. Why was I denied and billed for years that I did not own the property?
21. I received the denial notice and didn’t realize what it was until I received the additional tax bill. Now it’s well after the 35 days to appeal. What can I do?
22. I did not receive the denial notice, but received the additional tax bill. Now it’s well after the 35 days to appeal. What can I do?
23. Where can I find more information about PREs?