Summary
The city formally adopted a Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines, which sets out how income-qualified homeowners can get property tax relief.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minor reduction in property tax revenue for exempted qualifying households.
Low-income Kentwood homeowners who qualify for property tax exemption.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission — August 10, 2026
The city readopted its February poverty exemption policy after a state audit flagged old 2020 language. Property owners can still qualify using a cumulative asset test (about $54,640 for a family of three), with multiple properties counted as assets.
City Commission — February 17, 2026
The city formally adopted a Poverty Exemption Policy and Guidelines, which sets out how income-qualified homeowners can get property tax relief.
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