Is this an expense I can report on my Michigan tax return - I currently own a mobile home. I pay property rent monthly to a corporation, in a mobile home community?

[DMarkM1]

It depends.  According to the MI Department of Revenue (extracted below),  if your household income is below $63,700 you may qualify for a MI Homestead Property Tax Credit.  

For mobile home park residents return to the "Credits and Taxes" section in the MI state interview.  Revisit the "Homestead Tax Credit" topic.  In the interview you will be asked about your housing type.  You will select "lived in a mobile home park."  Follow the prompts from there to enter your rent information.  

"Mobile home park residents:  may claim $3 per month specific tax up to a maximum of $36 and 23% of the yearly rent amount less the specific tax (maximum $36)." 

[klfick]

I am confused. I don't see an option to tell TurboTax that I live in a mobile home park. Do I select -- Yes, I rented Service Fee Housing, enter my total lot rent paid and number of months and select Resident Member of a Cooperative Housing Corporation?  I don't see any other options that will give me a credit. Please advise.

[BrittanyS]

No, do not select you rented service fee housing.  The selection should be made on the "Indicate Housing Type(s)" screen.  See the screen shot below:

@klfick 

[klfick]

For some reason,  I am not getting the screen to select that I am in a mobile home park. 

[DawnC]

Try the steps below.   @klfick   

The following must apply to you as a renter to claim the credit:

• You have a lease or rental agreement.
• Your total household resources (THR), taxable and non-taxable income total, do not exceed a certain limit.

In most cases, 23% of the total rent paid in the year you are filing for is considered the portion of property taxes paid by the renter.

Go back through the Michigan return.   Look for the following screens.   You will get a message on the Property Tax Credit screen if you don't qualify.