Michigan Form 4658 is the Request to Rescind the Disabled Veterans Exemption that property owners file with their local assessor to formally end a previously granted Disabled Veterans Exemption under MCL 211.7b. The form works hand-in-hand with Form 5107, which is the original affidavit used to claim the exemption in the first place.
Filing Form 4658 the right way protects you from a back-tax bill, interest, and penalties. The Michigan State Tax Commission has reported that since 2013, more than 50,000 Michigan homesteads have been granted the Disabled Veterans Exemption, and a small but growing share each year must be rescinded when ownership, residency, or eligibility changes under the new rules in 2023 PA 150.
In this guide, you will learn:
- 🪖 What Michigan Form 4658 is and exactly when you must file it
- 📋 The documents and details to gather before you start writing
- ✍️ How to fill out every box on the form, line by line, with sample entries
- 🏛️ How to submit the form to your local assessor and the three Boards of Review
- ⚠️ The most common mistakes filers make and how to avoid losing the exemption
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Michigan Form 4658, officially titled the Request to Rescind the Disabled Veterans Exemption, is the State Tax Commission form used to cancel an active Disabled Veterans Exemption on a Michigan homestead. The form is issued under the authority of Public Act 161 of 2013 and is filed with the city or township assessor where the property sits. Filing is mandatory under MCL 211.7b(4) within 45 days of the event that ends eligibility.
You must file Form 4658 if any of these events happen. The disabled veteran sells, transfers, or no longer occupies the home as a homestead. The unremarried surviving spouse remarries or moves out. The veteran’s VA disability rating drops below 100% and is no longer paid at the 100% rate for Individual Unemployability. The property is converted from a homestead to a rental or commercial use.
The form also applies when the disabled veteran passes away and a surviving spouse who is not eligible (for example, a spouse who has remarried) needs to remove the exemption. Under the 2023 PA 150 amendments, the exemption granted starting in tax year 2025 stays in place automatically until the owner files Form 4658 to rescind it or until the assessor denies it. That single change makes Form 4658 more important than ever.
The agency that receives the form is the local assessor, not the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Treasury only publishes the form. Your filing is reviewed first by the assessor and, if needed, by one of the three Boards of Review that meet in March, July, and December each year.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gathering everything before you open the PDF saves time and keeps you from filing an incomplete affidavit. Form 4658 looks short, but the supporting paperwork tells the assessor why the exemption no longer applies. Missing documents are the number one reason rescission requests get sent back.
Here is the pre-filing checklist:
- A copy of the original Form 5107 the veteran or surviving spouse filed to claim the exemption, because the parcel number and tax year on Form 4658 must match it exactly, and a mismatch causes the assessor to reject the rescission.
- The 14-digit parcel identification number (PIN) for the homestead, found on the latest property tax bill or assessment notice, because Michigan assessors index every record by PIN, not by address.
- A copy of the recorded deed or closing statement if the home was sold or transferred, because the assessor uses the deed date to prorate the exemption under MCL 211.7b(2).
- The veteran’s death certificate if the rescission is triggered by the veteran’s passing and the surviving spouse is not eligible, because the assessor must confirm the date of death to set the prorated exemption end date.
- A marriage certificate if a surviving spouse remarries, because remarriage permanently ends the surviving-spouse exemption and the assessor needs documentary proof.
- The most recent VA rating decision letter if the disability rating dropped, because the assessor will not rescind for a “rating change” without evidence from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Driver’s license or Michigan ID showing the new mailing address if the veteran moved, because Michigan residency is one of the three statutory tests for the exemption.
- The Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) rescission Form 2602 if the home is no longer a homestead at all, because the Disabled Veterans Exemption and the PRE both depend on homestead status, and most assessors expect them to be rescinded together.
- A daytime phone number and a working email for the filer or designee, because the assessor will call or email if anything is unclear before the next Board of Review.
If a legal designee such as a power of attorney, guardian, or trustee is filing on behalf of the veteran or surviving spouse, you also need a copy of the signed power-of-attorney document or court order showing authority to act.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official Form 4658 is hosted on the Michigan Department of Treasury State Tax Commission forms page. The PDF is fillable in any modern browser or in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Always download a fresh copy each year, because the State Tax Commission updates the revision date in the bottom-left corner whenever it tweaks the language.
You can also pick up a paper copy at any Michigan city or township assessor’s office. Many assessors keep a stack at the front counter alongside Form 5107, the PRE Affidavit (Form 2368), and the PRE Rescission (Form 2602). If you live far from the office, ask the assessor’s clerk to email the current version directly to you.
Some larger jurisdictions, such as Wayne County, Oakland County, and the City of Detroit, publish the form on their own websites with city-specific cover sheets. Use those local versions if available, because the assessor’s mail room is set up to route them faster. The State Tax Commission version is still legally valid in every jurisdiction.
Do not use a screenshot, a typed copy, or a third-party “easier” version. Assessors are required to reject any version that is not the current State Tax Commission release. Verify you have the right form by checking that the title at the top reads Request to Rescind the Disabled Veterans Exemption and that Form number 4658 appears in the upper-right corner.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form 4658 Line by Line
The form is one page, divided into four logical groups: Owner Information, Homestead Property Information, Reason for Rescission, and Certification and Signature. Each group has its own boxes, and each box has its own rules. Fill them out in order, top to bottom, in black ink if you are using a paper copy.
Box 1: Owner’s Name (Last, First, Middle Initial)
This box asks for the full legal name of the person who currently holds the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property. Write the name exactly as it appears on the original Form 5107 and the deed, in Last, First, Middle Initial order, using all capital letters if you are filling out the form by hand. For example, SMITH, JAMES R. is the correct way for a veteran named James R. Smith to enter his name.
A common edge case is a hyphenated or two-word last name. Enter the full last name exactly as it shows on the deed, including the hyphen, because the assessor matches the name character-by-character against the parcel record. The most common mistake here is writing a nickname or shortened first name; if the deed says James but Box 1 says Jim, the assessor must reject the rescission and ask for a corrected form, which can push the rescission into the next Board of Review cycle.
A misconception filers carry into this box is that “owner” means the person living in the home. It does not. The owner for Form 4658 purposes is the person whose name is on the deed and who was granted the original exemption, even if a spouse, child, or caregiver is physically filling out the paper.
Box 2: Owner’s Telephone Number
Enter a daytime phone number where the assessor can reach the owner or the legal designee. Use the standard (XXX) XXX-XXXX format, including the area code, and do not use extensions on the main line. Maria Lopez writes (313) 555-0118 in Box 2 when she rescinds the exemption on her late husband’s home.
The edge case is owners who only have a cell phone with an out-of-state area code because they recently moved to Michigan. That is fine; the assessor only needs a number that rings. The common mistake is entering a number that goes straight to voicemail with no name on the greeting, because the assessor’s office will not leave detailed messages on unidentified voicemail boxes.
A misconception is that the phone field is optional. It is not optional on Form 4658. Many assessors will hold the rescission for up to 14 days waiting for a callback before defaulting to a written denial, and a missing phone number forces them to mail letters that can take weeks.
Box 3: Owner’s Mailing Address
Enter the mailing address where the owner wants tax correspondence sent after the exemption is rescinded. This is often not the homestead address, especially when the rescission is triggered by a sale or move. Use the standard street, city, state, and ZIP format on a single line, with no abbreviations for the street type if the deed spells it out.
If the owner uses a P.O. Box for mail but lives at a separate physical address, enter the P.O. Box here in Box 3 and put the physical address in the Homestead Property Information section below. The most common mistake is repeating the homestead address out of habit, which causes mail to be delivered to a property the owner no longer occupies, and tax bills can be missed.
A misconception is that updating the address on Form 4658 also updates it with the Michigan Secretary of State or the post office. It does not. You still need to file a separate change-of-address with each agency.
Box 4: Legal Designee’s Name, Telephone, and Mailing Address (If Applicable)
This box is for an attorney, power of attorney, guardian, conservator, or trustee filing on behalf of the owner. Enter the designee’s full legal name, phone number, and mailing address using the same formatting rules as Boxes 1 through 3. Attach a copy of the signed power-of-attorney document or letters of authority.
The edge case is a surviving spouse who is also the personal representative of the veteran’s estate. In that situation, list the spouse as the owner in Box 1 if the home transferred to her under the deed, and leave Box 4 blank; only use Box 4 if a third party is acting on the owner’s behalf. The common mistake is filling in Box 4 with the spouse’s name when the spouse already owns the home, which makes the assessor unsure who is signing in Box 11.
A misconception is that any family member can fill in Box 4. They cannot. The designee must have legal authority documented in writing, or the assessor must reject the form under MCL 211.7b(4).
Box 5: City, Township, or Village
Enter the name of the city, township, or village where the homestead sits, not the mailing city if they differ. Many Michigan addresses use a nearby city for mail (for example, a home in Springfield Township uses a Battle Creek mailing address), and the assessor needs the legal taxing unit. Carlos Reyes writes Springfield Township in Box 5 even though his mail goes to Battle Creek.
A common edge case is a home that sits on a city/township border. Use the Michigan property tax estimator or the latest assessment notice to confirm the taxing unit. The common mistake is using the post office name; that will route the form to the wrong assessor’s office and waste two to three weeks.
A misconception is that the school district can substitute for the city or township. It cannot; school districts and municipalities are separate taxing units, and the assessor needs the municipality.
Box 6: County
Enter the Michigan county where the homestead sits. Spell out the full county name, with no abbreviations, and do not add the word “County” at the end. Janet Williams writes Kent in Box 6, not Kent Co. or Kent County.
The edge case is properties in recently annexed areas where county lines may have been adjusted. Pull the county name straight from the latest assessment notice. The common mistake is confusing the county name with the city name; for example, the City of Kalamazoo sits in Kalamazoo County, but the City of Holland straddles Ottawa and Allegan Counties.
A misconception is that the county receives the form. It does not; the county is informational only. The form goes to the city or township assessor.
Box 7: School District
Enter the name of the school district that levies taxes on the homestead. The school district name appears on the assessment notice and the property tax bill. David Chen writes Forest Hills Public Schools in Box 7 for his home in Cascade Township.
The edge case is a home inside a public school academy or intermediate school district. Use the resident school district, not the academy or ISD. The common mistake is using the high school name (for example, Forest Hills Central) instead of the district name (Forest Hills Public Schools), which the assessor flags as incomplete.
A misconception is that the school district decides the exemption. It does not; the State Tax Commission sets the rules and the local assessor decides. The school district only matters because the exemption affects the school operating millage.
Box 8: Parcel Identification Number
Enter the full parcel identification number (PIN) exactly as it appears on the property tax bill, including every dash, period, and leading zero. Michigan PINs typically have 12 to 16 characters and look like 41-08-15-301-027. Aisha Brown writes 41-08-15-301-027 in Box 8, copying it straight off her summer tax bill.
The edge case is a homestead made up of two or more contiguous parcels combined for tax purposes. Enter the primary parcel number that the original Form 5107 used, and add a note in the margin listing the secondary parcel numbers. The common mistake is dropping leading zeros, because most assessors’ computer systems treat 0123 and 123 as different parcels and reject the match.
A misconception is that the address can substitute for the PIN. It cannot; the PIN is the only field the assessor’s system uses to find the record.
Box 9: Homestead Property Address
Enter the street address of the homestead, not the owner’s mailing address from Box 3. Use the official 911 address, including any apartment, unit, or lot number, and the ZIP+4 if you have it. Thomas Reed writes 4521 Maple Ridge Drive, Lot 14, Holt, MI 48842-1209.
The edge case is a rural property with only a mile-marker address or a private road. Use the address that appears on the deed and the latest assessment notice, even if the post office uses a different one for mail. The common mistake is writing the mailing address from Box 3 again, which confuses the assessor about whether the property is still a homestead.
A misconception is that this field updates the 911 address. It does not; the county Equalization Department handles 911 addressing, and the assessor only uses Box 9 for verification.
Box 10: Reason for Rescission
This is the heart of the form. Check the box that matches why the exemption no longer applies. The form lists common reasons such as the property is no longer the disabled veteran’s homestead, the unremarried surviving spouse has remarried, the disabled veteran no longer qualifies because of a VA rating change, the disabled veteran has passed away and the surviving spouse is not eligible, or Other (specify). Linda Park checks “Property is no longer the disabled veteran’s homestead” in Box 10 because she sold the home on April 30.
The edge case is a rescission triggered by more than one reason at the same time, such as the veteran passing away and the property being sold. Check every box that applies and add a brief written explanation under Other. The common mistake is checking Other without writing a specific reason, which forces the assessor to send the form back for clarification.
A misconception is that “no longer my homestead” can be used for a temporary absence such as a hospital stay or a snowbird trip. It cannot; the homestead test under MCL 211.7dd allows for short absences as long as the owner intends to return.
Box 11: Effective Date of Rescission
Enter the calendar date the exemption stopped applying, in MM/DD/YYYY format. This is usually the date of the deed, the date of remarriage, the effective date of the new VA rating decision, or the date of death. Robert Hayes writes 04/30/2026 in Box 11 because that is the closing date on his deed.
The edge case is a rescission tied to a VA rating decision that is retroactive. Use the effective date printed on the VA rating letter, not the date the letter was mailed. The common mistake is entering the date the form is being filled out, which causes the assessor to prorate the exemption incorrectly and can trigger a back-tax bill.
A misconception is that the effective date is always the first of the month. It is not; the 2023 PA 150 proration rule uses the exact day of the qualifying event when a closing statement is attached.
Box 12: Owner’s or Designee’s Signature, Title, and Date
Sign in blue or black ink, print your title (for example, Owner, Surviving Spouse, Power of Attorney, or Personal Representative), and date the signature in MM/DD/YYYY format. The signature must be by hand on a paper filing; some assessors accept a DocuSign or Adobe Sign signature on an emailed PDF, but you should call ahead to confirm.
The edge case is a deceased owner; the signature must come from the personal representative or successor trustee, with letters of authority attached. The common mistake is having a spouse sign for the veteran without a power of attorney, which voids the form entirely.
A misconception is that the form needs to be notarized. It does not; Form 4658, like Form 5107, is signed under penalty of perjury but does not require a notary stamp.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Scenario 1: Maria Lopez, Surviving Spouse Selling the Home in Detroit
Maria’s husband, a 100% P&T disabled Army veteran, passed away in 2025. She held the exemption as the unremarried surviving spouse through 2026 but sold the Detroit home on April 30, 2026.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1: Owner’s Name | LOPEZ, MARIA E. |
| Box 2: Telephone | (313) 555-0118 |
| Box 3: Mailing Address | 2188 Cedar Lane, Royal Oak, MI 48073 |
| Box 4: Legal Designee | Left blank |
| Box 5: City/Township/Village | City of Detroit |
| Box 6: County | Wayne |
| Box 8: Parcel ID | 21-12-345-678-001 |
| Box 9: Homestead Address | 15422 Greenview Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223 |
| Box 10: Reason | Property is no longer the disabled veteran’s homestead (sold) |
| Box 11: Effective Date | 04/30/2026 |
| Box 12: Signature/Title | Maria E. Lopez / Surviving Spouse / 05/05/2026 |
Scenario 2: Carlos Reyes, Veteran with a VA Rating Change in Springfield Township
Carlos held the exemption based on Individual Unemployability. The VA reduced his rating to 70% effective February 1, 2026, ending his eligibility.
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1: Owner’s Name | REYES, CARLOS M. |
| Box 2: Telephone | (269) 555-0142 |
| Box 3: Mailing Address | 712 Lakeside Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014 |
| Box 4: Legal Designee | Left blank |
| Box 5: City/Township/Village | Springfield Township |
| Box 6: County | Calhoun |
| Box 8: Parcel ID | 13-04-220-015-000 |
| Box 9: Homestead Address | 712 Lakeside Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014 |
| Box 10: Reason | Disabled veteran no longer qualifies (VA rating change) |
| Box 11: Effective Date | 02/01/2026 |
| Box 12: Signature/Title | Carlos M. Reyes / Owner / 02/14/2026 |
Scenario 3: Janet Williams, Power of Attorney for a Veteran Moving to Assisted Living in Grand Rapids
Janet’s father, a 100% P&T Vietnam-era veteran, moved into a memory-care facility on March 15, 2026. The home in Cascade Township is now vacant pending sale, and Janet holds a durable power of attorney.
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| Box 1: Owner’s Name | WILLIAMS, FRANK D. |
| Box 2: Telephone | (616) 555-0199 |
| Box 4: Legal Designee | Janet Williams, (616) 555-0177, 4408 Hill Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 |
| Box 5: City/Township/Village | Cascade Charter Township |
| Box 6: County | Kent |
| Box 7: School District | Forest Hills Public Schools |
| Box 8: Parcel ID | 41-19-22-176-008 |
| Box 9: Homestead Address | 6710 Thornapple River Drive SE, Ada, MI 49301 |
| Box 10: Reason | Property is no longer the disabled veteran’s homestead |
| Box 11: Effective Date | 03/15/2026 |
| Box 12: Signature/Title | Janet Williams / Power of Attorney / 03/22/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
You file Form 4658 with your local city or township assessor, the same office that received your original Form 5107. The State Tax Commission does not accept Form 4658 directly. You can use any of four channels.
By mail: Send the signed form and all attachments to the assessor’s mailing address listed on your most recent assessment notice or on the Michigan assessor directory. Use USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt so you have proof of delivery. There is no filing fee. Processing time is typically 14 to 30 days.
In person: Drop the form off at the assessor’s counter during regular business hours. Bring two copies; ask the clerk to date-stamp one and hand it back to you as your proof of filing. There is no fee. Many assessors will give you a verbal eligibility check on the spot.
By email or online portal: A growing number of Michigan municipalities, including Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Sterling Heights, accept emailed PDFs. Save the email’s “sent” confirmation as your filing proof. Processing time tends to be faster, often 7 to 14 days.
By fax: A small number of rural assessors still accept faxed filings. Always follow up with a mailed original. Keep the fax confirmation page as proof.
If the assessor denies the rescission or fails to act, you can appeal to the March, July, or December Board of Review. The March Board hears valuation, classification, and exemption disputes for the current tax year. The July Board fixes clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. The December Board hears the same kinds of issues plus poverty and qualified-error claims. After the Board, you have 35 days to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
What Happens After You File
Once the assessor receives Form 4658, the office checks the parcel record, confirms the rescission reason, and prorates the exemption to the effective date in Box 11. Under the 2023 PA 150 proration rules, the exemption ends on the exact date of the qualifying event when a closing statement or rating letter is attached, and the property returns to the regular tax roll for the rest of the year.
The assessor then mails a written confirmation, called an Action Notice, to the address in Box 3. The Action Notice tells you the new taxable value, the prorated tax bill (if any), and your appeal rights. Keep the notice with your tax records for at least seven years, because the Michigan Department of Treasury can audit a rescission for that long.
If you owe a prorated tax bill, the local treasurer mails a supplemental statement, usually within 30 to 60 days of the Action Notice. Pay it on time. Late payments accrue 1% per month interest plus a 4% county property tax administration fee.
If the assessor denies the rescission (for example, because attachments are missing), you receive a written denial and have 35 days to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal under MCL 205.735a. You can also fix the problem and refile with the next Board of Review.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Filing Form 4658 when you only meant to update an address. The form cancels the exemption; use a written address-change letter instead, or you will lose the tax break entirely.
- Leaving Box 10 (Reason for Rescission) blank. The assessor cannot process the form without a reason and must reject it.
- Entering the wrong parcel number. A single missing digit routes the rescission to the wrong record and delays processing by weeks.
- Using a nickname in Box 1. Names that do not match the deed cause the assessor to deny the form.
- Skipping the supporting documents. Missing a death certificate, deed, or VA letter is the top reason rescissions get returned.
- Filing past the 45-day deadline in MCL 211.7b(4). Late filing exposes the owner to back taxes and a State Tax Commission penalty.
- Putting the mailing address in Box 9 instead of the homestead address. The assessor uses Box 9 to confirm the parcel; a mismatch triggers a manual review.
- Forgetting to also rescind the PRE on Form 2602. Both exemptions hinge on homestead status, and the PRE must end too.
- Signing without authority. A spouse, child, or friend signing for the veteran without a power of attorney voids the form.
- Using an outdated revision of Form 4658. Assessors must reject any version that is not the current State Tax Commission release.
- Writing the filing date in Box 11 instead of the qualifying-event date. This causes the assessor to prorate the exemption incorrectly.
- Mailing without tracking. If the form is lost in the mail, the owner has no proof of filing and the 45-day clock keeps running.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
- Do download a fresh PDF from the State Tax Commission forms page every time, because the revision date matters.
- Do attach every supporting document the first time, because the assessor will not “hold” an incomplete file.
- Do file within 45 days of the qualifying event, because MCL 211.7b(4) sets that as a hard deadline.
- Do keep a date-stamped copy or certified mail receipt, because that is your only proof of timely filing.
- Do call the assessor’s office before mailing if any field feels unclear, because a five-minute call beats a four-week rejection cycle.
- Do also update your Principal Residence Exemption if the property is no longer your homestead, because the two exemptions must move together.
Don’ts:
- Don’t sign for someone else without legal authority, because the assessor must void the form.
- Don’t file Form 4658 to change a name on the deed; use a quitclaim deed and a Property Transfer Affidavit instead.
- Don’t guess at the effective date; pull it from the deed, death certificate, or VA letter.
- Don’t combine multiple parcels on one form unless the assessor confirms it in writing.
- Don’t fax without following up with a mailed original, because faxes are easy to lose.
- Don’t ignore the Action Notice; it tells you exactly how the rescission was processed and what you owe.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing on your own:
- It is free; there is no filing fee and no required attorney.
- The form is short, only one page with twelve numbered boxes.
- You control the timing and can drop the form off the same day the qualifying event happens.
- Direct contact with the assessor builds rapport for future filings.
- You learn the exact paper trail, which helps if you later file a Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal.
Cons of filing on your own:
- Legal terms such as homestead, unremarried surviving spouse, and individual unemployability are easy to misinterpret.
- Missing a single attachment can void the filing and trigger back taxes.
- The 45-day deadline runs even if the owner is grieving or in the hospital.
- Appeals to the Board of Review and the Tax Tribunal have their own deadlines and procedures.
- A small mistake on Box 11 (effective date) can cost thousands in prorated taxes.
Pros of filing with professional help:
- A Michigan property tax attorney or CPA catches deadline and proration issues quickly.
- Veterans’ service officers from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency help for free.
- A pro keeps the paper trail organized for any future audit.
- Designees can sign and file even when the owner is incapacitated.
- Pros know each assessor’s local quirks and submission preferences.
Cons of filing with professional help:
- Attorney fees can range from $250 to $1,500 for a simple rescission.
- CPAs may not be familiar with the specific language of MCL 211.7b.
- Adding a designee adds a Box 4 entry and a power-of-attorney attachment.
- Some pros push owners toward a Tax Tribunal appeal that is not needed.
- Coordinating signatures by mail can stretch the filing beyond the 45-day window.
Form 4658 vs. Form 5107: Which One Do You Need?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are you claiming a new exemption? | Use Form 5107. |
| Are you ending an existing exemption? | Use Form 4658. |
| Did the veteran’s VA rating drop below 100%? | Form 4658, Box 10, “VA rating change.” |
| Did the unremarried surviving spouse remarry? | Form 4658, Box 10, “Surviving spouse remarried.” |
| Did the owner sell or move? | Form 4658, Box 10, “No longer homestead.” |
| Did the owner pass away with no eligible spouse? | Form 4658, Box 10, “Veteran deceased.” |
| Did the owner pass away with an eligible spouse? | Spouse files a new Form 5107 in her own name. |
| Are you appealing an assessor’s denial? | File a petition with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. |
FAQs
Is Form 4658 required by law?
Yes. MCL 211.7b(4) requires the owner or designee to file a rescission within 45 days of no longer qualifying for the Disabled Veterans Exemption.
Does Form 4658 need to be notarized?
No. The form is signed under penalty of perjury but does not require a notary stamp; the assessor relies on the signature in Box 12.
Can a surviving spouse keep the exemption after the veteran dies?
Yes. An unremarried surviving spouse can keep it by filing a new Form 5107 in her own name; she only files Form 4658 if she remarries or moves.
Do I need to file Form 4658 every year?
No. Beginning with tax year 2025, the exemption stays in place automatically until you file Form 4658 to rescind it or the assessor denies it.
What goes in Box 10 if I have more than one reason?
Yes, check every box that applies and add a one-line explanation under Other; the assessor uses the earliest qualifying date for proration.
Do I write the closing date or the recording date in Box 11?
Yes, write the closing date shown on the deed or settlement statement, because that is the day ownership and homestead status changed.
Can I file Form 4658 by email?
Yes, if your local assessor accepts emailed PDFs; call the office first and save the “sent” confirmation as your proof of filing.
Is there a filing fee for Form 4658?
No. Neither the State Tax Commission nor any local assessor charges a fee to rescind the Disabled Veterans Exemption.
Will I owe back taxes after I file Form 4658?
Yes, you may owe a prorated bill from the effective date in Box 11 to the end of the tax year, payable to the local treasurer.
Do I need to file a separate PRE rescission?
Yes, if the property is no longer your homestead, file Form 2602 at the same time so both exemptions end together.
Can a power of attorney sign Box 12?
Yes, if the designee attaches a copy of the signed durable power of attorney and lists “Power of Attorney” as the title.
What if I miss the 45-day deadline?
No, the deadline is not waived; you can still file late, but the assessor will assess back taxes and may add interest under MCL 211.78a.
Can I appeal an assessor’s denial?
Yes, you have 35 days to petition the Michigan Tax Tribunal, or you can take the issue to the next Board of Review.
Do I list the school district even if the home is sold?
Yes, Box 7 is required because the school operating millage proration depends on it; pull the district name from the latest tax bill.
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