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June 2, 2019
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Can I get homestead property tax credit and home heating credit if I rent a room out of house here in Michigan? It is saying I do but I just want to verify that's correct

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June 2, 2019
Yes, you can apply for a homestead property tax credit:

Who qualifies for a homestead property tax credit?   You may claim a property tax credit if all of the following apply:

  • Your homestead is in Michigan
  • You were a resident of Michigan for at least six months during the year
  • You own or are contracted to pay rent and occupy a Michigan homestead on which property taxes were levied
  • If you own your home, your taxable value is $135,000 or less (unless unoccupied farmland)
  • Your total household resources are $60,000 or less

Yes, you can apply for a home heating credit:

Who can apply? Eligible customers must meet the  following guidelines: • homestead is in Michigan, • own or rent your home (including a rented apartment or mobile home on a lot in a mobile home park) where you live, and • income is within the limits listed in the chart below