01._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.3b376d17-8d2e-4655-a8c7-420a6cdb8cb0.pdf

Vinisia Bahoura, Petitioner V Township Of Washington, Respondent · 26-000091-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

Vinisia 

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Bahoura 

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

63593 Monticello E 

City or Town

Washington Township 

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48095

Telephone Number

2483264891

Fax Number

E-mail Address

holisticandwellness@gmail.com

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

First Name

Vinisia

M.I.

Last Name

Bahoura

Firm Name (if any)

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

63593 Monticello E

City or Town

Washington Township

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48095

Telephone Number

248-326-4891

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

holisticandwellness@gmail.com

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]

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Washington (MACOMB)

County 

Macomb

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

Poverty Exemption

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to respectfully appeal the denial of my Poverty Exemption by the local Board of Review and

to request approval of my appeal by the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

I am currently unable to work due to severe sciatic pain that significantly limits my mobility and daily

functioning. Because of my medical condition, I am in the process of filing for Social Security Disability

benefits. At this time, I have no steady earned income and am experiencing serious financial hardship.

In addition to my physical condition, I have been struggling with depression following the loss of my

husband, who passed away on September 29, 2022. His passing has had a profound emotional and

financial impact on my life. Since his death, I have been solely responsible for all household expenses

while coping with grief and declining health.

Due to these circumstances, I do not have the financial ability to pay my property taxes without causing

severe hardship. My income and resources fall below the guidelines for the Poverty Exemption, and my

situation is unlikely to improve in the immediate future due to my ongoing medical issues and pending

disability claim.

I respectfully request that the Michigan Tax Tribunal take these factors into consideration and approve

my Poverty Exemption so that I may maintain my home during this extremely difficult period in my life.

Thank you for your time, understanding, and consideration of my appeal.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

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

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? No

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

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

I was unable to attend because I have severe Sciatica Nerve and can barely stand and I have chronic depression since the loss of my husband on September 29, 2022 

and it’s very difficult for me to be in those situations. 

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

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property:

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

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

 

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

If you believe 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*

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?

Yes

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

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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/ Vinisia Bahoura

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