Michigan House Bill 5572 modifies property tax exemptions for nonprofit corporations and charitable property

Original title: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of real and personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit corporation; modify.

Last action · February 26, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026Sponsors: Mike Harris and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 5572 amends the general property tax act to modify property tax exemption criteria for real and personal property owned and occupied by nonprofit corporations and charitable institutions. The bill outlines specific conditions under which s, conservation organizations, and certain healthcare or housing nonprofits qualify for local tax exemptions.

Why it matters

Determines which properties owned by nonprofits, conservation groups, and healthcare facilities are exempt from local property tax collections in Michigan, directly affecting local municipal tax revenues and operating costs for qualifying organizations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Nonprofit charitable institutions

Their eligibility for real and personal property tax exemptions is modified and clarified under the revised section 7o.

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Qualified conservation organizations

Their lands held for conservation and open to the public are explicitly designated for property tax exemption under specified conditions.

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Local tax collecting units

They must administer property tax exemptions according to the updated statutory criteria and may authorize exemptions for CEO residences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What properties qualify for tax exemption under this bill?

Real or personal property owned and occupied by nonprofit charitable institutions or trusts for their established purposes, qualified conservation lands open to the public, and certain licensed health facilities or nursing homes operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Are properties leased by charities to governmental entities exempt?

Yes, for taxes levied after December 31, 1997, if the property would otherwise be exempt under section 7m or if occupied by the lessor charitable entity for its authorized purposes.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Feb 26, 2026House
bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Finance
Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Harris

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