05._Property_Tax_Appeal_Answer_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.d5fda6e8-e2c8-4266-b7cd-38428a5d6e2e.pdf
Frances M Villalobos, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 26-000520-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MOAHR DOCKET NO. 26-000520 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) First Name M.I. Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Raivyn M.I. Last Name Roberts Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Avenue Suite 804 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 313-858-0643 Fax Number E-mail Address raivyn.roberts@detroitmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? Yes Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. N/A Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 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, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR The City of Detroit would like to clarify that the appellant was not denied a 2025 Homeowner’s Property Exemption. Records indicate that the appellant has maintained an active exemption on the subject parcel continuously since 2012. The most recent application on file was received in 2023, reviewed and approved, and there has been no interruption or denial of the exemption status. At this time, the appellant currently holds a 100% Homeowner’s Property Exemption for the 2026 tax year. This means the property remains fully exempt in accordance with program guidelines, and no adverse action has been taken regarding the appellant’s exemption. This statement is provided to ensure clarity in the record and to confirm that the exemption has remained active and in good standing. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? If yes, explain. Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? If so, what is the issue date? Michigan IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 5/16/25
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March Tax Year(s) denied: List the date the exemption was denied: What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY What do you believe the classification should be: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 10008029.007 Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 58400 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 13485 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 116757 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 58400 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Raivyn Roberts