Where do I file my Property Transfer Affidavit?
Property Transfer Affidavit forms can be filed at the Springfield Township Offices or at Oakland County Equalization located at 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Suite 1000 West, Pontiac, MI 48341.
Where do I file my Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit?
Principal Residence Exemption forms can be filed at the Springfield Township Offices or at Oakland County Equalization located at 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Suite 1000 West, Pontiac, MI 48341.
What are the guidelines for a Principal Residence Exemption?
You can view Principal Residence Exemption Guidelines here.
What is the deadline to file for Principle Residence Exemption?
You must own and occupy your home by June 1 to be eligible for the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit for that year.
Where can I find information about conditional rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption?
Information about conditional rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption can be found here.
Where do I file a Request to Rescind the Principal Residence Exemption?
Rescind of Principal Residence Exemption forms can be filed at the Springfield Township Offices or at Oakland County Equalization located at 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Suite 1000 West, Pontiac, MI 48341.
How do I appeal my assessment?
Contact Oakland County Equalization, (248) 858-0776, to review the assessment. Protests of the value placed on property are appealed to the March Board of Review. If you feel your home could not be sold for twice the assessed value and have gathered facts to support this, you may have a good case to present to the Board of Review.
Can I find out what the assessments are for my home and my neighbor's home?
Contact the Oakland County Equalization office at (248) 858-0776 for information on any parcel.
How do I get an exemption based on financial need?
All parties wishing to appeal on the basis of financial need must complete a Poverty Tax Exemption Application and return it to the Springfield Township offices. The appeal is for real property taxes and cannot include special assessments. Final determination is made by the Board of Review. Exemption applications are available at the Township offices or here.