I moved to a different home after May 1st; may I claim my new home?

No. Since you did not own and occupy the home before the filing date, you may not file a claim. However, the previous owner may have claimed the property and that exemption remains in effect until December 31st. You may file a claim for your new home before May 1 of the following year by filing a Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit.

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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?