MITAT_Valuation_Petition.pdf
Matthew Dombroski Petitioner V City Of South Haven Respondent · 26-000849-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Matthew M.I. Last Name Dombroski Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 515 W. Arlington Pl. City or Town Chicago State Illinois ZIP Code 60614 Telephone Number 518-210-5292 E-mail Address mrdombroski@gmail.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Michael M.I. Last Name Tyska Firm Name (if any) Fairwind Property Tax Consulting Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6986 Adaridge Dr. SE City or Town Ada State Michigan ZIP Code 49301 Telephone Number 6166484300 E-mail Address mike@fairwindptc.com 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 parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 918 Phoenix St. City or Town South Haven County Van Buren State Michigan ZIP Code 49090 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of South Haven (VAN BUREN)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 2 of 3 Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash Value of the property. The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 4/17/2025 for $332,000 and the terms of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General Property Tax Act (Excerpt) 206 of 1893, MCL 211.27. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? Yes If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 80-53-420-033-51 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 272000 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 272000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 332000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 166000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 3 of 3 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Michael Tyska Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information: If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for the filing of this appeal. The filing fee is based on the greater of 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. Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee** $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? No