Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2013, Question 40

Impact of property-tax exemptions on jurisdiction's revenue has been a topic of discussion

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, has the impact of property tax exemptions (not including tax abatements for economic development) on your jurisdiction's revenue been a topic of discussion among your local leadership within the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, has the impact of property tax exemptions (not including tax abatements for economic development) on your jurisdiction's revenue been a topic of discussion among your local leadership within the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them) A Great Deal 14% 3% 11% 1% 5%
Somewhat 30% 16% 28% 20% 19%
Very Little 35% 39% 36% 37% 38%
Not at All 21% 36% 25% 42% 34%
Don't Know 0% 5% 0% 1% 3%