scpetition_valuation.pdf
Sara J Basso Petitioner V Township Of Bates Respondent · 26-002518-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 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 Sara M.I. J Last Name Basso Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P.O. Box 63 City or Town IRON RIVER State Michigan ZIP Code 49935 Telephone Number 9062500416 E-mail Address sara@bassoandbasso.us 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 Yes Property Address (No., Street) 2017 Ponozzo Road City or Town Iron River County Iron State Michigan ZIP Code 49935 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Bates (IRON) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Taxable Value Only (calculation) Uncapping of Taxable Value Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 Our permanent wooden lake dock was removed in 2025 but was listed on the subject property assessment record card for 2026 as existing with a cash value of $9,206. It is also still listed as having light posts which the dock has never had. There is no electricity at the dock location. We are off grid. The assessor / BOR should have reduced our assessed value and our taxable value by 1/2 of the $9,206 stated value of the dock. 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: 001-229-002-10 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 284271 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 137412 What do you believe is the fair market value? 400000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 200000 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 Petitioner’s Signature:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 /s/ Sara J. Basso 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? Yes