Michigan legislation proposes exempting seniors aged 70 and older from paying property taxes.
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) – Michigan senior citizens aged 70 and older could soon be exempt from paying property taxes under new legislation.
Republican State Sen. Michele Hoitenga of Manton hopes the bill will allow senior citizens to remain in their homes as long as possible without struggling to pay their costly property tax bills every year.
“People across Northern Michigan are feeling the financial burden of high taxes — especially our seniors, many of whom are on a fixed income and have worked their whole lives, only to now face losing their homes due to skyrocketing property tax increases,” Hoitenga said.
She said Senate Bill 292 would not require senior citizens to retire before claiming the property tax exemption.
“This bill is a step in the right direction of cutting back the tax burden Michiganders face and sends the message that Republicans want to make life better for our seniors — not worse,” Hoitenga said.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection for further consideration. Hoitenga also introduced Senate Bill 125 this year to eliminate income taxes on overtime pay.
