Property tax: exemptions; exemption for certain remodeling and renovations; provide for. Amends sec. 27 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27).
Key claim: Michigan HB5998 would amend the General Property Tax Act (MCL 211.27) to provide a property tax exemption for certain remodeling and renovations.
Abstract
(HB5998 · 103rd Legislature) Property tax: exemptions; exemption for certain remodeling and renovations; provide for. Amends sec. 27 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27). Sponsor: Rep. Regina Weiss (D) + 2 co-sponsors In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-05-21): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/20/2026
Why this matters
Under current law, remodeling and renovations typically add to a property’s true cash value and can increase property tax bills. Exempting certain improvements would lower the tax cost of upgrading existing homes and buildings, shifting some assessment base away from local governments and schools while incentivizing reinvestment in aging structures.