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1. What happens to the value of my property once it transfers ownership?
2. What is the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (formerly the Homestead Exemption)?
3. So how will you benefit from filing a Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
4. Where do you file a Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
5. What if I did own and occupy my residence on or before May 1st, but did not file a principal residence affidavit?
6. I moved to a different home after May 1st; may I claim my new home?
7. I own two homes in Michigan. For which home do I claim exemption?

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1. What are our office hours?
2. What is the difference between real and personal property taxes?
3. Can I charge my taxes on my credit card?
4. When are tax bills mailed out?
5. Can I defer my Summer taxes?
6. Can I defer my Winter taxes?
7. How can I receive a credit or have my property taxes reduced?
8. My tax bill has someone else's name on it, what should I do?
9. Where can I pay my taxes and what payment options are available?
10. I did not receive a tax bill: can you waive penalty and interest?
11. If I can't pay my tax bill on time, will it affect my credit rating?
12. What if I can't pay the tax bill when it is due?
13. If I can't pay my Summer tax bill by the due date, what is the penalty and how long can I pay at the City?
14. The taxable value or Principle Residence exemption for my property is being corrected at the board of review, should I wait for the corrected bill before paying?
15. Why can't I pay my taxes at City Hall after the last day of February?
16. My taxes are too high, how can I reduce my taxes?
17. What is the State Education Tax (SET)?
18. What is a mill?
19. I do not have children in school. Is there a property tax exemption for this?
20. My tax bill shows more than just city taxes. Why is that?
21. What is revenue sharing and how does Fenton benefit?
22. Who is the Treasurer?
23. Can I get a discount for paying my taxes early?
24. I heard City employees don’t pay taxes. Is this true?
25. Does all this money go to the City?
26. How do I claim a poverty exemption?

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1. When are consumer fireworks permitted?
2. What is my Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?
3. I live just outside of the City -- Why is my ISO rating different from the City’s?
4. Where is my closest fire hydrant?
5. Do you offer CPR Classes?
6. Do you offer instructions on how to properly install a car seat?
7. How often should I change my smoke alarm battery?
8. How often should I replace my smoke alarm?
9. Can I bring my child in to see the fire trucks?
10. Do I need to call the fire station before I burn?
11. Can I have a campfire?
12. Does the fire department fill swimming pools?
13. I have some stuffed animals -- Can the fire department use them?
14. What type of smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detector does the Fire Department recommend?
15. Do you accept hazardous materials (batteries, mercury, etc.)?
16. How do I know which fire department will respond to my address?
17. Are you hiring? How can I become a firefighter?
18. How far is the fire station from my house? How long will it take the fire department to respond to my emergency?
19. Why are the Severe Weather Sirens going off?
20. Where is the fire station located? Are you the one on Owen Road?
21. I live in an apartment complex. Is it ok to have my barbecue grill on the balcony?
22. My carbon monoxide alarm is sounding. What should I do?
23. I had a fire at my residence last week. How do I go about getting a copy of the Incident Report for my insurance company? Is there a charge for this report?
24. Can you tell me if the Fire Department has any records regarding environmental issues at this particular location? (Underground gas tanks, spills, etc.)

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1. How do I get my fingerprints taken?
2. How can I get a Concealed Weapons Permit?
3. How do I purchase/register a handgun?
4. How do I get my vehicle out of impound?
5. How do I get a copy of my accident report?