MITAT_Valuation_Petition.pdf
Jeffrey Shepard Petitioner V City Of Iron River Respondent · 26-000760-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 JEFFREY M.I. Last Name SHEPARD Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 4920 E M36 PO BOX 518 City or Town STOCKBRIDGE State Michigan ZIP Code 49285 Telephone Number 5177191497 E-mail Address elderridgemanor@gmail.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) 895 Little Finland Rd. City or Town Iron River County Iron State Michigan ZIP Code 49935 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Iron River (IRON) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Taxable Value Only (calculation) Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 2 of 3 The reason for the appeal is to hopefully lower the property taxes on my cabin. There are several items that I am being taxed on that are not accurate. The current tax card has many errors. Road is marked as gravel however it is dirt at best and not passable for several months out of the year making the cabin not reachable. The site is marked as level, however it is low, I had to bring the grade up by several feet prior to building on piers. There is a detached garage listed that does not exist. They marked "land improvements" as reading that I added a 6 foot block wall, however no new wall was built, the 100yr old stone is still in place. The building is marked as "contemporary", however it is a rustic cabin that has no running water, no power available, no well or septic and is not reachable several months out of the year. Listed as having gas however there is only a wood burning stove/fireplace no furnace. There is zero plumbing however it is listed as having a 3 fixture bathroom. Marked for having a well which is nonexistent. The square footage is listed as 2256, however it is 1672 as the loft is not accessible by a conventional staircase. The reason for the appeal is to hopefully have these issues corrected and have the rustic cabin properly taxed. 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: 2024,2025 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 001-067-003-00 Classification of Property: Personal (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 165881 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 165881 What do you believe is the fair market value? 284740 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 1.0 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 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 3 of 3 /s/ Jeffery Shepard 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