AxMITax - No

 As of September 2025, Michigan has not eliminated property taxes. However, there is an ongoing citizen-led ballot initiative, as well as several legislative proposals, aimed at significantly altering the current property tax system.

Citizen-led ballot initiative

A group called AxMITax is currently collecting signatures for a constitutional amendment to place on the November 2026 ballot.

• Failed 2024 effort: The group failed to gather enough signatures for the 2024 ballot.

• Goal: To eliminate all property taxes on homes, farms, and businesses and replace lost revenue with existing state sources, such as income and sales tax.

• Other provisions: The proposal would also require a 60% supermajority vote to approve any new local taxes and a two-thirds vote in the state legislature to increase state taxes.

• Criticism: Opponents, such as the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, warn that eliminating the estimated $22 billion in property tax revenue would be "economically devastating" and would force severe cuts to essential local services like schools, police, and fire protection.

Legislative proposals

Members of the state legislature have introduced multiple bills proposing various forms of property tax relief. These include:

• Full exemption for seniors: In May 2025, a bill was introduced to end property taxes for all Michigan residents aged 70 or older.

• Property tax reform: The Michigan House Speaker has stated his intention to pursue legislative reforms to the property tax system.

• Caps on lifetime taxes: One proposal would cap lifetime property tax payments at 20% of a home's original purchase price, after which taxes would be eliminated.

• Ban on foreclosures: Another proposal would ban tax foreclosures on homesteads, instead providing options for families to pay their obligations over time.

Existing property tax relief programs

Michigan already offers several programs to reduce property tax burdens for qualifying residents:

• Principal Residence Exemption (PRE): Exempts homeowners from paying the 18-mill school operating tax on their primary residence.

• Poverty Exemption (HOPE): Low-income homeowners can apply for an exemption from all or part of their property taxes.

• Disabled Veterans Exemption: Provides property tax relief for veterans with a 100% disability.

• Homestead Property Tax Credit: Some homeowners can claim a credit on their state income tax to help with property taxes.


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