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Request to Adopt the Updated Poverty Exemption Guidelines
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Whereas, the adoption of guidelines for poverty exemptions is within the purview of the City Council; and
Whereas, the principal residence of persons, who the Assessor and Board of Review determines by reason of poverty to be unable to contribute to the public charge, is eligible for exemption in whole or in part from taxation under Public Act 390 of 1994 (MCL 211.7u); and Public Act 253 of 2020; and
Whereas, pursuant to Public Act of 1994, the City of Rochester Hills, Oakland County, Michigan adopts the following guidelines for the Board of Review to implement. The guidelines shall include but not be limited to the specific income and asset levels of the claimant and all persons residing in the household, including any property tax credit returns, filed in the current or immediately preceding two years;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City Council adopts the guidelines for poverty exemptions.