The bill amends the existing law regarding the deferment of special assessments on homestead properties in Michigan. It specifies that an owner must apply for deferment through an affidavit form provided by the department, which must be available at convenient locations throughout the state. The language of the bill emphasizes that the application must include a statement regarding the state's lien on the property if deferment is granted. Additionally, it clarifies that individuals making false affidavits for deferment are guilty of perjury. The bill also updates the terminology, replacing "husband and wife" with "married couple," and mandates that both spouses must sign the affidavit if the homestead is jointly owned.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if the homestead has a mortgage or an unpaid balance on a land contract, deferment cannot occur without the written consent of the mortgagee or land contract vendor, which must be submitted with the affidavit. The deadline for filing the affidavit is set at least 30 days after the due date of the special assessment for which deferment is requested. The enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the approval of specific Senate or House Joint Resolutions becoming part of the state constitution.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 211.764