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Louis E Denison, Petitioner V Township Of Lake, Respondent · 26-000282-TT
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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Poverty Exemption, or
other exemption disputes,
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition.
If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner's Contact Information
First Name
LOUYLS
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Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
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CcooPtEr Road
City or Town
State
219 Code
Hogor
MI
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Telephone Number
- 22 - F332 q}2S
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
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Last Name/Company Name
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Mm.
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rurat Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email}
Section 3: Subject Property Information:
Parcel ( Number:
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623 SCOT =
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VE PR {No., Street}
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or Town
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State
ZIP Code
Fron of
BENZAE
L_149e90
Taxing Authority (City of
or Township)Page 2
: STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNCR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal THE LAKE TWP AS5EsSoR. DEVIED [ous | AFERDAOV YT = DisABLED OeeennN FremPTigy) Rasg on (NCBRRECT 1QFoemM ATI Feom A DEPT of VETERANS AFFAIRS LETTER DATED DEe. S|, 2025 » on dan. 22 ,20Z6 tle Jp TEST FY LETTER WITH <oRRECT OF. Exe PTIeV oF ME Depison) |S STERTYS- Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues p Did you request a disabled veloran's exemption by filing an apphication with the cityitownship? JX Yes No if No, please explain: List the date the examptlon was denled: Tax year(s) denled: IY TNE ” on ls +r 2-5 Fee Information [ee ts no fee requirad for tha filing of a disabled veteran's exemption appeal. Signature *Required 7 Petitioner or AttorneylAugho od Representative’ Signature: isl 4 < I iL
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON | BROWN. DPA GOVERNOR LANSING Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal THE LAE TWP ASSESSoR DENIED Lous E.DEWISens Spe TAK Commission PEFADAO mT of DisABLED Ueeeand EXEMPT) BASE on (NCHRRECT (OEFoMATIoN +Fon A DEPT of VETERANS AEFAIRS LETTER DATED Ofc. S$ 2025. SN IAN. 22 rele ~The JA mE B LETTER. WITH CToRRECT UH. EXE Prien oF MR Denison) 's sTHRTUS- Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues , Did you request a disabled veteran's ‘exemption by filing an application with the cltyitownship? Xl Yes INo 1f No, please explain: List the date the exemption was denied: Tax year(s) denied: BD YVN-NR 2006 10 25 Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a disabled veterans exemption appeal. Signature *required Petitioner or AttorneylAughor ed Representativa's Signature: Isl &£ =<" BS I i
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CoRRECT <T J 8) Department of Veterans Affairs ELiG |] BLT N 4 1) 50 Carr 165 ) Guaynabo, PR 00968-8024 Form January 22, 2026 (Jamary 2, 20357 . In Reply Refer To: 355/LAS/GCM LOUIS E DENISON 4240 COOPER RD Denison HONOR MI 49640 Dear Louis E Denison, 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: XXXX You are the Veteran, Military Information The character(s) of discharge and service date(s) of the veteran include: Honorable, Army, 11/15/1967-11/07/1969 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above) VA Benefits Information Service-connected disability: Yes Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 100% Your current monthly award amount is: $4,298.04 Are you entitled to a higher level of disability due to being unemployable: No Are you considered to be totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities: Yes ’ Are you service-connected for Toss of or loss of use of a limb, or are you totally blind in or missing at least one eye: No Have you received a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and/or Special Home Adaptation (SHA)
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Michigan HIE of Treasury
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5107 (11-24)
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State Tax Commission Affidavit of Disabled Veterans Exemption
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Issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Filing is mandatory
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INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be used to apply for an exemption of property taxes under 214.7b and 211.7¢, for real proper J
end Seon
homestead by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veleran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption
under this section. Submit the completed form with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located.
OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse)
Owner's Name
Owner's Telephone Number
DENISON, LOUIS E.
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Owner's Malling Address
City
State
Zip Code
4240 COOPER ROAD
HONOR
Mi
49640
LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable)
Legal Designee Name
Daytime Telephone Number
Legal Designee Mailing Address
City
State
Zip Code
HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION
(Enter information for the property in which the exemption is being claimed)
City, Township or Village (Check the appropriate box and provide the name)
| County
BENZIE
1
City
££] Township
] Village
Name of Local School Disirict
10015
BENZIE COUNTY CENTRAL 8
Parcet Identification Number
Date the Properly
Was Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY)
10-023-005-10
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Homestead Property Address
City
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State
Zip Code
4240 COOPER ROAD
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Check all boxes that apply)
NM
) am a disabled veteran, or the legal designee of the disabled veteran.
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| am the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption under this section.
tama Michigan resident.
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1 own the property in which the exemption is being claimed and tis used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined as any dwelling with ils land
and buildings where a family makes ils home.
AFFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY{Check the appropriate box and
The disabled veteran has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of
military service and entitled to veterans benefits at the 100% rate (must attach a copy of the letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affalrs).
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The disabled veteran is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing {must attach a copy of the certificate
from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
The veteran has been rated by the Uniled States Deparment of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable (must attach a copy of the letter from the
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
CERTIFICATION
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:
thereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this Affidavit is true and
| am eligible to receive the disabled veterans
exemption from property taxes pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7b.Page 6
Please
Pay by check or money order
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DO NOT SEND CASH
Bill
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00281
LAKE TOWNSHIP
MARYANNE GOODMAN,
TREASURER
+
5153 SCENIC
HWY
This
tax
is due
by:
02/17/2026
After
02/17/2026
additional interest and fees apply
PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT,
THANK YOU.
HONOR
MI
49640
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2025
HinLefy,
Tax
for Prop
¥:
10-10-023-005-00
RETRY?
Property Addr:
4240 COOPER ROAD
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Check Payable To:
LAKE TOWNSHIP
PR
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To:
DENISOM, LOUIS E.
EA
DENISON,
PAT
:
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE:
4,952.71
4240 COOPER ROAD
HONOR MI
49640
BY =
pmount Remitted:
Revised Winter 2025 Tax 2:11
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p the bottom portion as yout Teceipt.
h ‘along perforation.
LAKE TOWNSHIP
2025 Wintex
Bill §:
00281
PAYMENT INFORMATION
DUE DATE INFORMATION
THIS
IS YOUR WINTER 2025 TAX BILL FOR LAKE TWP.
IF
TAXES ARE
DUE FEBRUARY
17,
2026 AVOID THE
3% PENALTY.
YOUR TAXES ARE TO
BE PAID BY AN ESCROW ACCOUNT,
OFFICE HOURS:
MON AND WED 10:00 A.M.
- 2:00
P.M.,
[RI
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY TO BG SURE THAT
| 9:00 A.M.
- NOON
YOUR TAKES ARE
PAID,
OFFICE LOCATION:
5153 SCENIC HWY
PHONE:
{231)
325-5202,
CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR RECEIPT
IS VOID.
.
SEND PAYMENTS TO THE LAKE TOWNSHIP TREASURER AT THE ADDRESS
CREDIT CARDS AND ACH AVAILABLE AT LAKETWP, ORG
SHOWN ABOVE.
LAST
DAY TO
PAY TAXES AT TOWNSHIP
IS MARCH
2,
2026.
CONTACT GUMNAR BROW FOR ADDRESS CHANGES AT
TAKES BECOME DELINQUENT MARCH
3,
2026 AND ARE THEN PAYABLE
GPEMICHIGANASSESS INGRYAHO0.COM OR 231-325-5202
P60 THE BENZIE COUNTY TREASURER.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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TAX DE
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RESIDENTIAL-IMPROY
Taxable Value:
71
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Property hssessed To:
State Equalized Valua:
3547500
Class: 401
DENISON,
LOUIS
E,
4240 CODPER
ROAD
FRE/MBT
%
100.0000
HONOR,
MI $0698
Mort Code:
BENZIE CENTRAL SCHOOL
Taxes
are based upon Taxable Value,
Prop
§: 10-10-023-005-00
School: 10015
1 mill eguals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value.
Prop Addr:
4240 COOPER ROAD
Amounts with no millage
are either Special
Legal
peseription:
assessments
or other charges added
to this bill.
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0.39500
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EXEMPTPage 7
ov as7 NB i BOEIVE JER OST <0 Department of Veterans Affairs BY: apy 251 North Main St retard. Winston-Salem, NC 27155 December 05, 2025 In Reply Refer To: S/CSC LOUIS E DENISON 4240 COOPER RD Denison LE HONOR MI 49640 Dear Louis E Denison, 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: You are the Veteran, Military Information The character(s) of discharge and service date(s) of the veteran include: Honorable, Army, 11/15/1967-11/07/1969 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above) VA Benefits Information Service-connected disability: Yes Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 00% Your current monthly award amount is: $4,078.45 , N° Are you entitled to a higher level of disability due to being employable 8D A51¢ you considered to be totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities: Cate you service-connected for loss of or loss of use of a limb, or are you totally blind in or missing at least one eye: ds” Hive you received a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and/or Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant:
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Michigan Department of Treasury
6055 (11-23)
Notice of Denial of Disabled
issued under authority of Public Act 208 of 1893.
With this notice, you are notified that the Disa
been denied. If you have questions about the
appeal procedures specified below.
Type of print in blue or black ink.
Veterans Exemption
bed Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has
denial, you may contact your local government or follow the
1.
roperty tax
identification number
2. Name of Local Unit (Check “Township or City)
10-10-023-005-10
LAKE TOWNSHIP
NYE
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Township
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ow
4 Street Address of Property {Provide
a Complete Address)
City
State
Zip
.
4240 COOPER ROAD
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UGC
5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last)
DENISON, LOUIS E.
6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number
7. Owner's Email Address
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8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address
City
State
Zip
9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason:
veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption.
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b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead.
¢. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner.
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d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner.
a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled
d
e. Other
10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year (s):
TEES
11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type)
GUNNAR BROW
12. Signature of Local Assessor
13. Date
D
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