Property that is subject to the general property tax on January 2nd and is acquired and used for an exempt purpose before July 1st of the same year will qualify for an exemption for that assessment year and will not pay a general property tax the following year.

All owners applying for a property tax exemption must file an application for exemption with the Chippewa County Assessor. 

Documents that may be requested are:

• Application for Property Tax Exemption (PDF) 
• Application for Property Tax Exemption - Purely Public Charity (PDF)
• Articles of Incorporation 
• Deed(s) to the property 
• A detailed written explanation of all current and intended uses of the property
• Income and Expense statements and IRS Form 990 
• Leases or other agreements for space used by individuals or other entities 
• A letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)3 
• Other documents and records unique to a specific property

The county assessor will consider your request for a property tax exemption. Complete and accurate supporting documentation will aid in a decision.