01._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.57fb7b12-0896-4f1a-a660-31e1a658f090.pdf

Elizabeth Towner, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-002980-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

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

disputes.

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 Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Elizabeth

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Towner

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

7835 Van Dyke Pl.

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48214

Telephone Number

202-271-7378

Fax Number

E-mail Address

elizabethskuhl@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

7835 Van Dyke Pl.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Detroit 

Michigan

48214

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City of Detroit (Wayne)

County 

Wayne

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

This appeal is filed to request reductions of the true cash and taxable values for 7835 Van Dyke Pl. in 2023-2025 because:

1. It was discovered at the 2025 March board of review hearing that 7835 Van Dyke Pl. had been incorrectly assessed as having a garage- an adjustment was made 

for 2025 but not for previous tax years.

2. Following this hearing, it was discovered that in 2023 and 2024, 7835 Van Dyke Pl. was assessed similar to or at a higher rate than homes in the same ECF that 

are fully modernized and renovated and include upgrades and high-end features. 7835 is not fully modernized or renovated, and does not include similar upgrades 

and high-end features.

3. A recent comparative market analysis suggests the value of 7835 Van Dyke Pl. has decreased overtime.

The attached “Facts to Support Appeal” document expands upon these points and includes the requested reductions. Supplementary files.(e.g., figures, tables, repair 

estimates, home inspection report, and comparative market analysis) provide additional information and data to support this appeal.

Per guidance of staff at the Michigan Tax Tribunal, it is noted here that 7835 Van Dyke Pl. is an NEZ Homestead property – the associated land parcel number is 

1000076. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2023, 2024, and 2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 27200179

Classification of Property:

Real

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Residential

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

156800

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

156800

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

242746 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

121380

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

35420

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

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

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

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

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

Yes

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the 

highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each additional parcel being 

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Elizabeth Towner

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