scpetition_valuation.pdf
James R Hopstetter Petitioner V Township Of Cedar Respondent · 26-002868-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name M.I. Last Name James R Hopstetter Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 10234 170th Avenue City or Town State ZIP Code LeRoy Michigan 49655 Telephone Number 785-224-1443 E-mail Address cindy@mwplegal.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name M.I. Last Name Cynthia Wotila Firm Name (if any) McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous, PC' Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 120 W. Harris St 120 W. Harris St City or Town State ZIP Code Cadillac Michigan 49601 Telephone Number 2317751391 E-mail Address cindy@mwplegal.com Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 10234 170th Avenue 1 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR City or Town County State ZIP Code LeRoy Osceola Michigan 49655 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Cedar (OSCEOLA) 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 subject parcel is approximately 1.72 acres improved with a 197 Redman Homes singlewide and a detached 24 x 30 foot garage. Petitioner purchased the property in July 2025 and the assessor uncapped the property and increased the taxable value from $43,500 to $61,700. The Board of Review confirmed the change based on the incorrect statement that the trailer was five (5) years old, when, in fact, it is twenty-nine (29) years old. According to the STC Assessors Manual, standard depreciation on a 29 year old mobile home ranges between 36% - 52% good. Even factoring exceptional maintenance, the assessor's determination of 87% good, grossly overvalues the property. Likewise, the garage which was constructed in 1987 was also assessed at 87% good. 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: 67-02-008-026-00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 2 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR 61700 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 61700 What do you believe is the fair market value? 90000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 45000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 45000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Cynthia Wotila 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 3 of 3