WELCOME TO THE ASSESSORS OFFICE
The assessing officer is responsible for assessing property within the township at fifty percent of its true cash value and preparing an assessment roll covering all the taxable real and personal property. The valuations are determined as of December 31st of the preceding year. The assessment roll is delivered to the Board of Review on or before the Tuesday following the first Monday in March. The Assessor notifies the property owners of their changes in assessment and taxable value also publishing the dates and times that they may appeal to the March Board of Review. The March Board of Review then meets with the public to discuss the valuations and make any necessary corrections or changes. The March Board of Review must complete its review by the first Monday in April.
The assessing officer also meets with the July and December Boards of Review to correct errors on tax bills and make Principle Residence Exemption adjustments.
The assessing officer in Plainfield Township is also responsible for maintaining the mailing addresses, legal descriptions, property descriptions, special assessments, and exemptions for township tax payers.
The following link will take you to the State of Michigan site that has all of the forms necessary for any property tax or property transfer needs. In addition we have listed some of the more frequently used forms below.
Principal Residence Exemption Forms
| Number | Form Title | Instructions / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2368 | Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit | |
| 2602 | Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption | |
| 2742 | Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption (Local (City/Township)) | |
| 2753 | Batch Cover Sheet for Principal Residence Exemption Forms | |
| 2856 | Guidelines for the Michigan Principal Residence Exemption | |
| 4075 | Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption (County) | |
| 4142 | Principal Residence Denial Interest Summary | |
| 4169 | Request for Michigan Principal Residence Information | |
| 4640 | Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) | Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence exemption (PRE) Frequently Asked Questions |
| 4660 | Principal Residence Exemption Active Duty Military Affidavit | |
| 4813 | Assessor’s Affidavit to Waive Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Denial Interest | |
| 4816 | Request to Bill Seller Following a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Denial | |
| 4983 | Foreclosure Entity Conditional Rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) | |
| 5005 | Foreclosure Entity Payment Form (PRE) | |
| 5101 | Request for Principal Residence Exemption – Qualified Error | |
| 5565 | Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit for Similar Exemptions in Other States |
Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Forms
| Number | Form Title | Instructions / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Agricultural Land Value Grid | |
| 2599 | Claim for Farmland (Qualified Agricultural) Exemption for Some School Operating Taxes | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Guidelines |
| 2743 | Request to Rescind Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Guidelines |
| 3675 | Assessor Affidavit Regarding the Recapping of the Taxable Value of Qualified Agricultural Property | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Guidelines |
| 3676 | Affidavit Attesting That Qualified Agricultural Property Shall Remain Qualified Agricultural Property | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Guidelines |
| 3677 | Notice of Intent to Rescind the Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption | Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption Guidelines |