24-003750 amended.pdf

Kelano Vanzant, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 24-003750-TT

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MICHIGAN FAX TRIBUNAL 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

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GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or 

Non-Property tax disputes, 

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Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal 

{e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice 

of Unoapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable, If you do not 

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submit this document, you may be held in default. 

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Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information 

First Name 

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Last NamefCompany Nama 

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Mailing Address {No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

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Telaphono Number 

Fax Number 

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E-mail Address {do not enter uniass you want MTT to send ail gorraspondence via e-mail) 

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Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

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Last Name 

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Firm Name (if any} 

Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZiP Code 

Telephone Number 

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Fax Number 

E-malf Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via a-mall) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

How many 

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parcels are you 

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appealing? 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |, BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (chook 

ail that appty) 

of True Cash and Taxable Value 

{7 Poverty Exemption 

of Taxate Value Only (calculation) 

[| Disabled Veterans Exemption 

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TJ Uncapping of Taxable Value 

1 eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA) 

[J Exemption fram Taxation (other than the denial of a 

[1 Classification 

Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption} 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

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Section 8: Jurisdictional Issues 

Year(s) you are appealing: 

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Old you protest the assessmant at a Board of Review (BOR)? [i] Yes 

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If Yes, ohaok which BOR you aitandad AND attach the BOR decision: [] Marah 

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Not required to attend 

[] Assessment Change Notioe was not received by Petitioner 

{7] Appealing a purported Clarioal Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include expianation In Section 5) 

[] Appesling within 35 days of State Tax Commission Order

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information suse 

multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel idantiflcation Number: 

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Classlfioation of Property: 

Real / Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timbher-Cutover 

Davalopmental 

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{check one) 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established hy the BOR: 

Currant Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

What do you believe Is the fair market value {also known as True Cash Vakie)? 

Muitiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assassed Value, 

If you bellave the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value, 

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal 

Paroel identification Number: 

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Current Classification of Properly as established by Board of Review: 

Real 

Personal 

{check one) 

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Commerolal 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

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What do you believe Is the property’s vlassiication? 

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If improved property, how is the property currently belng used? 

1 improved property, for what use was the property design ed?

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Fee Information 

Does tha subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes 

[| No 

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverly Exemption or Disabled Vetarans Exemption? 

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if you answered yes to elther or both of the above quastions, you are pot required to pay any filing fees. 

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxabie Value in contention, 

if you are appealing mare than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing foe, plus 

$26.00 will ba added for each additianal parce! being appealed, not to excesd a total filing fee of $1,000. 

if your property Is residential properly (see MCL 206.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Valus In contention Is: 

filing Fea is! 

$100,000.00 and under 

$126.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

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$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If your praparly is NOT residential property (see MCL 206.762} and 

ihe State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee ia: 

$100,000.00 and under 

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$260.00 

* Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated a wa 

If your properly Is NOT residential property and the St. 

Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention is $400,000.01 or greatar the 

appeal does not qualify for-Sm 

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05/16/2024 

VANZANT, KEIANO 

4261 BUENA VISTA 

DETROIT MI 48238 

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RE: 

2024 

MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

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* “The March Board of Review has considered the, appeal on the 2024 assessment for the ‘below de: 

and concluded that: 

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FINDING 

OF FACTS: 

1. 

Parcel Number: 

14005152, 

2. Property Address: 

4261 BUENA VISTA 

3, 

District: 

7 

4. 

Property Classification: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Ad Valorem 

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Principle Residence Exemption: 

100% 

5. 

Property Legal Description: 

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T BUENA VISTA 780 RUSSELL WOODS SUB L34 P3 PLATS, WC R 747195 36 X 119 

6. 

Petitioner timely filed an appeal to the March Board of Review. 

7. The March Board of Review considered 

(if any) petitioner's and/or duly authorized representative evidence 

and/or testimony. The March Board of Review considered facts presented as on the assessment roll and/or any 

recommendations offered by the Office of the Assessor. 

© CONCLUSION: 

Taxable Value Uncapping due to Proposal A of 1994 

Before Appeal 

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2024 

Assessed Value 

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77,600 

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Taxable Value 

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77,600 

I you are dissatisfied with the decision of the March Board 

of Review, ‘submit this notice and complete the enclosed 

small claims form to appeal to: 

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Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing MI 48909 

A Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal must be made by May 31st of the current year for properties classified as: 

Commercial 

Real, 

Industrial 

Real, 

Commercial 

Personal, 

Industrial 

Personal 

and 

Utility 

Personal 

Property.

To whom it may concern 

| have been a resident at 4261 Buena Vista for over 20 years at this address with my partner who 

passed away during the COVID pandemic. The deed to the property was recently transferred over 

to me during the probate closure. This was not a sell, however 

the taxes for my house have more 

than tripled. [believe 

| have been unfairly assessed for the area. 1am still the primary resident of 

this property. There has been no change in value, and 

| would like to have my taxes reassess to the 

value that is affordable to that | can continue to live and maintain my home. 

Best Regards, 

Keiano Vanzant

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Property Address: 

4261 BUENA VISTA 

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2024 CITY OF DETROIT 

SUMMER TAX BILL 

PAYABLE TO: 

CITY OF DETROIT—PROPERTY TAX 

PO BOX 33193 

DETROIT MICHIGAN 48232-5193 

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Vanzant, Kelano 

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4261 W Buena Vista St 

Detroit, MI 48238-3206 

TAXING UNIT 

RATE 

TAX AMOUNT 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

SEE REVERSE SIDE, 

STATE EDUCATION 

6,0000 

486.60 

QENERAL CITY 

19.8123 

1,637.48 

PARCEL # 

14006152; 

DEBT SERVICE 

7.0000 

643.20 | schol 

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LIBRARY 

4.5902 

356.82 

So OE DISTAIST 

77 ue 

SCHOOL DEBT 

13.0000 

1,008.80 | TARABLE VALUE 

77,600 

SCHOOL OPERATING 

16,6032 

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6.5913 

433.88 | pacp class 

We RESAENH 

1.0812 

16374 | TF DISTRICT 

SCHOOL OPER FG 

18,6032 

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MULTI UNIT FEE 

0.00000 

100.00 

PARTIAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 

FOR COMPLETE PROPERTY DESCTIPTION, SEE ASSESSMENT ROLL AT ASSESSON'S OFFICE 

S BUENA VISTA 159 RUSSELL WOODS SUB L34 P3 PLATS, 

WCR 

14/196 36 X 119 

Total Summer Rate 

74.6862 

4,499.47 | Summer Payment Options 

Total Taxes 

4,490.47 | 

Option iI - 1st Half Summer Installment dua onor before 8/15/2024 and 

Total Speclal Fees 

100.00 

2nd Half Summar Installment due on or bafore 1/15/2025 

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Option If2 - Full Summer Balance due oh or hefore 8/31/2024 

844.46 

TOTAL DUE 

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Note: Payments must ha received by the due date to be conslderad timely! 

1st Half Payment Due 8/15/2024 

2,322.23 

PORTANT: Unpald 2023 lexes were \ransfarrad to Wayne Counly for collection. 

2nd Half Payment Due 1/15/2025 

2,322.23 

Asol 06/06/24, the balance ls sill unpald. Please contact Wayne Counly at 

{axinfo@waynecounty.com or (313) 224-5990. 

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Detrolt, MI 48238-3205 

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TAXING UNIT 

RATE 

TAX AMOUNT 

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STATE EDUCATION 

6.0000 

76.8 

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19.9620 

262.03 | PARCEL# 

14006162. 

DEBT SERVICE 

8.0000 

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4.6307 

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SCHOOL DEBT 

13.0000 

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17.0430 

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1.0876 

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17,0430 

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MULTI UNIT FEE 

0.00000 

100.00 

SOLID WASTE FEE 

0.00000 

240,00 

PARTIAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 

FOR COMPLETE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION, SEE ASSESSMENT ROLL AT ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

S BUENA VISTA 169 RUSSELL WOODS SUB L34 P3 PLATS, 

WC R 

14/196 36 X 119 

Total Summer Rate 

76.2232 

748.42 

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Total Taxes 

748.42 

| Option {11 - 1st Half Summer Installment due on or before 8/15/2023 and 

Total Special Fees 

340,00 

2nd Half Summer Installment due on or before 1/15/2024 

Admin Fee 

7.48 

Option #2 - Full Summer Balance due on or before 8/31/2023 

1,096.90 

TOTAL DUE 

Note: Payments must be received by the due date to be considered timely! 

1st Half Payment Due 8/15/2023 

647.96 

PORTANT: Unpald 2022 taxes were transferred to Wayne County for collection. 

2nd Half Payment Due 1/15/2024 

547.95 

Asaf 6/5/23 a balance was slill dua, Please contact Wayne Counly at 

taxinfo@waynecounty.com or (313) 224-5080, 

2023 SUMMER PROPERTY TAX 

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Please accept my attached updated amended forms with the signature line 

Keiano Vanzant 

4261 Buena Vista 

Detroit, 48238

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Kelano Vanzant, 

Petitioner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

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MTT Docket No. 24-003750 

City of Detroit, 

Respondent. 

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER 

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunals rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case. 

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 279. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunals website. 

By: 

_ Tribunal Clerk 

Entered: October 11, 2024 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

| certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, 

if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provide by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

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