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Demitri Jordan Petitioner V City Of Grand Blanc Respondent · 26-000721-TT
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Tribunal Petition Statement (Disabled Veteran Exemption — MCL 211.7b) Statement of Facts: Petitioner is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be 100% permanently and totally disabled, effective March 5th, 2019. Petitioner became the owner of the subject property, located at 12951 Croftshire Dr. Grand Blanc, Mi. 48439 in March 2025. Since acquiring the property, Petitioner has continuously occupied the property as his principal residence. Petitioner timely applied for the disabled veteran exemption under MCL 211.7b upon becoming aware of the exemption. The local assessing authority denied the exemption for the 2025 tax year, stating that the exemption could not be granted because it was not filed by December 2025 and/or could not be applied retroactively. No formal written denial notice specifying a statutory basis for denial was provided to Petitioner. Applicable Law MCL 211.7b provides that real property used and owned as a homestead by a disabled veteran who is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as permanently and totally disabled shall be exempt from the collection of taxes. The statute does not impose a strict requirement that the exemption be filed only at a December Board of Review nor does it prohibit the granting of the exemption for a tax year in which all eligibility requirements are satisfied. Argument Petitioner satisfies all statutory requirements for the disabled veteran exemption under MCL 211.7b for the 2025 tax year. Specifically, Petitioner: Is a veteran rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the VA; Owned the subject property during the 2025 tax year; and
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Occupied the property as his principal residence during the 2025 tax year. The Respondent’s denial is based solely on an administrative limitation regarding timing of filing and/or an assertion that the exemption cannot be applied retroactively. Such a limitation is not supported by the plain language of MCL 211.7b. To the extent Respondent relies on a December filing requirement or a prohibition on “backdating,” such requirements are administrative practices and do not override the statutory entitlement to exemption when all conditions are met. Petitioner has been a qualified disabled veteran since 2019. The only change in 2025 was the acquisition and occupancy of the subject property. Denial of the exemption under these circumstances is inconsistent with the intent and language of MCL 211.7b. Relief Requested Petitioner respectfully requests that the Tribunal: Grant the disabled veteran exemption under MCL 211.7b for the 2025 tax year; Order the correction of the property tax assessment and any applicable refund; and Grant any further relief deemed appropriate.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS April 09, 2026 Demitri Madison Jordan 12951 Croftshire Dr Grand Blanc, Mi 48439 Dear Demitri Jordan: This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. Our records contain the following information: Personal Claim Information Your VA claim number is: sooo You are the Veteran. Military Information Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: Branch of Service Character of Service Entered Active Duty Released/Discharged Marine Corps Honorable August 02, 1983 November 01, 1987 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) VA Benefit Information You have one or more service-connected disabilities: Yes Your combined service~-connected evaluation is: 100% You are being paid at the 100 percent rate because you are unemployable due Yes to your service-connected disabilities: You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your Yes service-connected disabilities: The effective date of when you became totally and permanently disabled due March 05, 2018 to your service-connected disabilities: b375a928-3997-4745-a83b-0c72737b8704
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You should contact your state or local office of Veterans affairs for information on any tax, license, or fee-related benefits for which you may be eligible. State offices of Veterans' affairs are available at hitp://www.va.gov/statedva.him. " How You Can Contact Us «If you need general information about benefits and eligibility, please visit us at https://www.va.gov. » Call us at 1-800-827-1000. . Contact us using Telecommunications Relay Services (TTY) at 711 24/7. + Send electronic inquiries through the Internet at https://www.va.gov/contact-us. Sincerely Yours, Regional Office Director b375a928-3997-4745-a83b-0c72737b8704
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CURRENT OWNER: JORDAN, DEMITRI M CURRENT PROPERTY ADDRESS 12951 CROFTSHIRE DR ##.-2025 SUMMER HISTORY INFQ ** OWNER: JORDAN, DEMITRY M TAXABLE: 172,200 ASSESSMENT : 172,200 PRE/MBT %: 100 SCHOOL DIST: 25030 SCH B-S GISD OP VOT ED SPEC ED MOTT OF MOTT DT COUNTY OP UNIT OP STREETS GB FIRE SCEOOL OPER FC ADYIN FEE AMT DUE INT/PENALTIES TOTAL DUE TOTAL PAID DATE PAID CURRENT OWNER & ADDRESS INFO JORDAN, DEMITRI M 12951 CROFTSHIRE DR GRAND BLANC, MI 48439 1,084.86 164.74 68.69 160.00 400.33 330.95 103.32 918.22 1,713.39 1543.98 162.47 0.00 62.95 6,358.10 188.85 6,546.95 0.00 / 7 2025 Summer/Winter Tax Bill Information CITY OF GRAND BLA Tay TD **.2025 WINTER HISTORY INFO ¥+ OWNER: JORDAN, DEMITRI M TAXABLE: 172,200 ASSESSMENT: 172,200 PRE/MBT %: 100 SCHOOL DIST: 25030 TAXING UNIT TAX PARA MED 80.74 LIBRARY 164.93 PARKS 127.70 SENIOR CITIZENS 116.66 HEALTH SERVICES 166.68 VETERANS 16.73 ANIMALC 33.30 MSU EXT 13.62 CULTURE 160.35 MENTAL HEALTH 159.00 AIRPORT 80.74 MTA 205.36 ADMIN FEE 13.29 BMT DUE 1,343.10 INT/PENALTIES 0.00 TOTAL DUE 1,343.10 TOTAL PAID 0.00 DATE PAID / 7