Property Tax Assistance

Financial Hardship Extension Processvideo applying for hardship extension
Financial Hardship Extensions delay the foreclosure deadline up to one year for homeowners who are actively working to catch up their forfeited property taxes. Homeowners will be required to set up a payment plan. The "granting" of a financial hardship extension ONLY extends the time to pay the forfeited tax year. Monthly interest of 1.5%, fees and/or penalties will continue to accrue during the deferral period, increasing the overall tax liability. Once the application and required documentation is submitted, we will contact the owner to arrange an appointment.  

Financial Hardship Extension Application Packet
Click here to fill out the Hardship Extension Application online
Please review our Financial Hardship Extension Policy within the Packet for eligibility.

Disabled Veterans Exemption 
Qualifying disabled veterans are eligible for an exemption from paying real property taxes on their principal residence.

Eligibility

  • Must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States
  • Must be a Michigan resident
  • Meets one of the following criteria:
    1. Determined by the United States Veteran's Affairs (VA) to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100% rate
    2. Has a certificate from the VA, or its successors, certifying that he or she is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing
    3. Has been rated by the VA as individually unemployable
  • Must have some form of documentation from the VA
  • The unremarried surviving spouse of the disabled veteran is eligible for the exemption based upon the eligibility of their spouse

Application Process

Contact Calhoun County Veterans Affairs if you are in need of benefits or have questions on eligibility for the disabled veterans exemption.


For additional information on programs and taxes please visit our resource page.