City code enforcement will give the info over the phone. You can also find out if the homestead exemption has been rescinded since it has been used as a rental. Don't be surprized to learn that you are a "relative" who is living in the property rent free. Common scam. Owners of rentals in most of Michigan can be cited by code enforcement if they offer a property for rent prior to obtaining a permit.

When the homestead exemption is rescinded, the property taxes take an upward hike. The matter of tax fraud is managed by the State of Michigan. The owner can be fined and penalized with interest for each year any fraudulent claims were made.