Protects property tax credits for homes placed in a trust

Individual income tax: property tax credit; owner and eligibility of a homestead placed in certain trusts; clarify. Amends sec. 510 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.510).

Introduced· 2025-11-06

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What it means for you

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This bill makes sure you do not lose your property tax credit just because you put your house into a trust to plan for your family's future.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Many people put their homes into a trust so their kids do not have to deal with a messy court process later. But doing this can sometimes mess up your property tax credits. This bill fixes that problem. It clearly says you still count as the owner of your home even if it is in a trust. This is a simple fix that helps families keep their tax breaks while planning for the future.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Updates the tax rules for who counts as a homeowner.
Lets you keep your homestead property tax credit if your house is in a revocable trust.
Also protects homes placed in a personal residence trust.
Changes some legal words from person to individual to make the rules clearer.