2026 House Bill 5999

Property tax: exemptions; poverty exemption; modify.

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2023 PA 191.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Amends Michigan's property tax exemption law to broaden eligibility for low-income and fixed-income homeowners, particularly those on Social Security, by clarifying criteria, allowing for inflation-adjusted income limits, and strengthening local oversight and audit requirements.

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tyrone Carter (D-1) and Regina Weiss (D-5)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations