The Leelanau Township board approved an updated poverty exemption, income guidelines and asset level test policy at its regular meeting on Feb. 11.
In the judgement of the township’s board of review (BOR), the resolution provides relief to those who are eligible and are unable to fully contribute to the annual property tax burden of their principal residence due to their financial situation. In order to qualify for a hardship exemption, a person must meet specific requirements outlined in the policy.
Leelanau Township Supervisor Barb Conley said the policy was first brought up at the group’s meeting in January, keeping in mind that the board of review, which receives and hears taxpayer appeals of the annual assessment roll, is set to meet in March. The BOR is required to meet in March each year and can review items like appeals, late filed small business taxpayer exemptions, disabled veterans and poverty exemptions.
