2006 House Bill 6030 / Public Act 664

Clarify B&B homestead property tax exemption status

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To establish what portion of an owner-occupied home that is also used as a bed and breakfast qualifies for the homestead property tax exemption. Essentially, the parts of the home that are used as B&B guest rooms would not qualify for this principal residence exemption for the days they are rented out, and everything else would qualify.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that further clarifies the formula of what parts of the home would and would not qualify for the principle residence tax exemption by differentiating on the basis of whether the B&B use is year-round or just for part of the year.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish what portion of an owner-occupied home that is also used as a bed and breakfast qualifies for the homestead property tax exemption. Essentially, the parts of the home that are used as B&B guest rooms would not qualify for this principal residence exemption for the days they are rented out, and everything else would qualify.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006