01._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.98a474a0-ff6f-45c9-9ef4-d61d5e2dc47a.pdf
Charles H Roach, Petitioner V City Of Eastpointe, Respondent · 25-002869-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 Charles M.I. H Last Name/Company Name Roach Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 63719 Georgetowne W City or Town Washington State Michigan ZIP Code 48095 Telephone Number 3137909125 Fax Number 5869353641 E-mail Address harvardhomesgrp@comcast.net Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Charles M.I. H Last Name Roach Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 63719 Georgetowne W City or Town Washington State Michigan ZIP Code 48095 Telephone Number 313-790-9125 Fax Number 586-935-3641 E-mail Address harvardhomesgrp@comcast.net 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? No *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] 23708 Lexington Avenue, Eastpointe, MI, 48021
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan 48021 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Eastpointe (MACOMB) County Macomb Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Value, Taxable Value Only (calculation) Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal I am appealing the taxable value assigned to this newly constructed property because it does not reflect the economic realities of the Eastpointe housing market. The current assessment results in a monthly tax burden of approximately $1,100, which is disproportionately high for this area and significantly exceeds what prospective buyers are willing or able to pay. Eastpointe currently has one of the highest millage rates in Macomb County, and this level of taxation undermines efforts to promote affordable housing and attract new residents. As a builder and developer committed to revitalizing the community, I was not made aware of the full tax implications on new construction prior to development. The inflated taxable value creates a financial barrier that discourages homeownership and threatens the viability of future residential investment in Eastpointe. If this trend continues, the city risks losing both new development opportunities and the residents who would otherwise contribute positively to the community. I respectfully request a reassessment that aligns with comparable sales and the actual market conditions in Eastpointe, so that this property—and others like it—can remain accessible and sustainable for working families. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2024-2025 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: 02-14-29-403-023 Classification of Property: Personal
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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: 173700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 173700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 173700 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 86.850 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 7000 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? No 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 * 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.
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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/ Charles Roach