Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 5236 — Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

Last action — referred to second reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill modifies the definition of 'homestead' for property tax credits.

This bill changes how 'homestead' is defined in relation to property tax credits for individual income tax. This may impact eligibility for those credits.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may need to review the updated definition to understand their eligibility for property tax credits.

Summary

Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

53 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 5236 clarifies the definition of "homestead" in relation to property taxes. It emphasizes that a homestead does not include unoccupied properties that are rented out unless they are adjacent to the owner's home. This change matters because it could affect tax assessments for owners with multiple properties, ensuring that only properties genuinely used as primary residences receive homestead tax benefits. It aims to provide a clearer tax framework, potentially reducing confusion for property owners.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
5236 November 06, 2025, Introduced by Reps.
5236 A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
Schuette, Woolford and Robinson and referred to Committee on Judiciary.
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
When If the landlord and tenant have not dealt with each other at arms' length and the department believes that the gross rent charged is excessive, the department may adjust the gross rent to a reasonable KAS H04316'25_HB5236_INTR_1 fr6unq 1 amount for the purposes of this chapter.
When If the landlord and tenant have not dealt with each other at arms' length and the department believes that the gross rent charged is excessive, the department may adjust the gross rent to a reasonable amount for the purposes of this chapter.
(2) "Homestead" means a dwelling or unit in a multiple-unit dwelling that is subject to ad valorem taxes, or a service charge in lieu of taxes as provided by section 15a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1415a, owned and occupied as a home by the owner of the dwelling or unit, or occupied as the dwelling of the renter or lessee, including all unoccupied real property not classified for ad valorem tax purposes as commercial, industrial, residential, or timber-cut over, owned by the owner of the homestead.
(2) "Homestead" means a dwelling or unit in a multiple-unit dwelling that is subject to ad valorem taxes, or a service charge KAS H04316'25 (H-1) 6b8tsu 1 in lieu of taxes as provided by section 15a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1415a, owned and occupied as a home by the owner of the dwelling or unit, or occupied as the dwelling of the renter or lessee, including all unoccupied real property not classified for ad valorem tax purposes as commercial, industrial, residential, or timber-cut over, owned by the owner of the homestead.
(ii) If the claimant has lived on the land less than 10 years, not more than 5 acres of adjacent and contiguous agricultural or KAS H04316'25_HB5236_INTR_1 fr6unq 1 horticultural land shall be is considered a part of the homestead and the credit is allowed for that part of the land.
(ii) If the claimant has lived on the land less than 10 years, not more than 5 acres of adjacent and contiguous agricultural or horticultural land shall be is considered a part of the homestead and the credit is allowed for that part of the land.
(c) A mobile home or trailer coach in a trailer coach park is a homestead and the site rent for space is considered the rent of a homestead.
(c) A mobile home or trailer coach in a trailer coach park is KAS H04316'25 (H-1) 6b8tsu 1 a homestead and the site rent for space is considered the rent of a homestead.
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  1. referred to second reading

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5236 do?
Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).
Who sponsors HB 5236?
HB 5236 is sponsored by Bill Schuette (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5236?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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