02._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Principal_Residence_Qualified_Agricultural_Exemption.efa5969c-b464-4e3e-a6c0-5d67cae3c9b8.pdf
Walter Lewis Stevenson, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 25-003171-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 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MOAHR DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Walter M.I. Lewis Last Name/Company Name Stevenson Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 18280 Santa Barbara Dr City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48221 Telephone Number 313-595-1926 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) go.get@comcast.net 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 Parcel Identification Number: 16027597 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non- contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 18280 Santa Barbara Dr Detroit
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan 48221 Taxing Authority: City of Detroit (Wayne) County: Wayne Classification of Property: Personal Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I am appealing the decision of the City of Detroit Tax/Treasurer to only give me a refund for overpayment for up to 3 years. However, the overpayment of my property taxes was longer than their 3 year limit. I have lived in my home as the Primary Residence since I purchased the house in July, 1999. I registered the house as my primary residence for the Homestead tax incentive. However, I recently found that this designation was changed without my doing – some years ago. When I inquired about the change in primary residence/homestead status – the representative (Lila – with the city of Detroit Assessor’s Office) I was told that there was likely some kind of computer glitch that removed me from Primary Residence status – but the refund due me could only go back to 3 years. I believe that this decision is not fair. I had nothing to do with any glitch or other systems malfunction or mishandled scenario that happened with the city’s assessment department. I believe that as a tax-payer in the city since 1999 – I am entitled to be reimbursed for all years that I was over-taxed – due to a mishap not caused by my actions. I have faithfully lived in my home since purchase and I am appealing to this Tribunal for remedy. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: Unknown Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Department of Treasury If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: June, 2025 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Walter L. Stevenson, Jr. /s/