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Charles H Roach, Petitioner V City Of Eastpointe, Respondent · 25-002869-TT
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Subject: Property Tax Appeal for 2025 Assessment – Charles Roach, Petitioner To Whom It May Concern, I, Charles Roach, Petitioner, respectfully submit this appeal regarding the 2025 property tax assessment. I acknowledge that I did not submit the required notice in time to formally contest the 2024 and 2025 assessments. However, I am now providing both assessments along with supporting documentation and reasoning to request a reduction in the 2025 tax obligation. The increase reflected in the 2025 assessment is not practical or sustainable given the current market conditions in Eastpointe. The area does not support the inflated valuation implied by this assessment, and such a tax burden would make it financially unfeasible for residents or prospective buyers to aƯord both a mortgage and monthly property taxes. This level of taxation discourages investment and undermines the community’s eƯorts toward revitalization and aƯordability. Eastpointe is a working-class community undergoing gradual development, and while improvements are underway, the valuation must reflect realistic market demand and income levels. No reasonable buyer would choose to absorb this level of financial strain in this location, and the assessment fails to account for comparable properties and economic conditions. I respectfully request a reassessment and reduction in the 2025 property tax based on the enclosed documentation and the economic realities of the area. This appeal is submitted in good faith and with the intention of ensuring fair and equitable taxation for all stakeholders. Sincerely, Charles Roach Petitioner
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Hichigan Deparimnt of Treasury THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM CITY OF EASTPOINTE PARCEL IDENTIFICATION ASSESSING DEPARTMENT PARCEL NUMBER: 02-14-29-403-023 23200 GRATIOT EASTPOINTE MI 48021 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23708 LEXINGTON EASTPOINTE, MI 48021 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION HARVARD HOMES GROUP, INC. 71 EORGETOWNE 9% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% 63719 GEORGETO % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% WASHINGTON MI 48095 9% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% 9% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": .00% Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": O Yes No Exempt As "Development Property": a Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TEPPERT'S GOLDEN GATE SUB'N NO 1 LOT 470 EXC N 10 FT. INCL 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ REAR LIBER 10; PAGE 46 ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 402 Residential CURRENT CHANGE FROM PRIOR AMOUNT TENTATIVE AMOUNT PRIOR YEAR TO YEAR: 2024 YEAR: 2025 CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 4,095 173,121 169,026 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 4,300 173,700 169,400 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 4,300 173,700 169,400 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in2024 WAS NOT 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Phone: Email Address: DAVID GRIFFIN (586) 445-3661 MGRIFFIN@EASTPOINTECITY.ORG March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT CITY HALL: 23200 GRATIOT, EASTPOINTE, MI 48021 AT THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: MARCH 10, 2025 9:00 AM TO NOON AND 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM MARCH 12, 2025 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM AND 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM CALL 586-445-3661 EXT 7 TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF REVIEW. RESIDENTS AND NON- RESIDENTS MAY APPEAL BY LETTER AND EMAIL. LETTERS AND EMAILS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 6:00PM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025. ALL EMAIL PROTESTS MUST BE SENT TO MGRIFFIN@EASTPOINTECITY.ORG. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THE ASSESSING OFFICE 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. EOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW, PLEASE VISIT THE ASSESSING DEPARTMENT PAGE AT WWW.CITYOFEASTPOINTE.NET.
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Hichigan Departmint of Treasury THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL L-4400 Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor. FROM: CITY OF EASTPOINTE PARCEL IDENTIFICATION ASSESSING DEPARTMENT PARCEL NUMBER: -14-29- = 53500 GRATIOT CEL NU 02-14-20-403-023 EASTPOINTE MI 48021 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 23708 LEXINGTON EASTPOINTE, MI 48021 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION HARVARD HOMES GROUP, INC. % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence": .00% 22033 KELLY % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": .00% EASTPOINTE MI 48021 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal"; .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal": 00% Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": O Yes No Exempt As "Development Property": a Yes x No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TEPPERT'S GOLDEN GATE SUB'N NO 1 LOT 470 EXC N 10 FT. INCL 1/2 VAC ALLEY ADJ REAR LIBER 10; PAGE 46 ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 402 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION: 402 Residential The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the 2024 PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT CHANGE FROM : . TENTATIVE AMOUNT year by approximately: $15 YEAR: 2023 YEAR: 2024 CORRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 3,900 4,095 195 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 3,900 4,300 400 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 3.900 4,300 400 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in2023 WAS NOT 6. Assessor Change Reason: The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Phone: Email Address: DAVID GRIFFIN (586) 445-3661 MGRIFFIN@EASTPOINTECITY.ORG March Board of Review Appeal Information. The board of review will meet at the following dates and times: THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT CITY HALL: 23200 GRATIOT, EASTPOINTE, MI 48021 AT THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES: MARCH 11, 20249:00 AM TO NOON AND 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM MARCH 12, 2024 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM AND 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM CALL 586-445-3661 EXT 7 TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF REVIEW. RESIDENTS AND NON- RESIDENTS MAY APPEAL BY LETTER. LETTERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 BY 6:00 PM. APPEAL BY FAX OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THE ASSESSING OFFICE 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR APPOINTMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW, PLEASE VISIT THE ASSESSING DEPARTMENT PAGE AT CITYOFEASTPOINTE NET.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Charles H Roach, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION Ni MTT Docket No. 25-002869 City Of Eastpointe, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). ) ; +v 11 ) By: wi) Lice TARAS VLU re Entered: September 9, 2025 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, Mi 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, Mi 48906
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Charles H Roach, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-002869 City Of Eastpointe, Respondent. NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with the Tribunals rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents submitted in this case. Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the Tribunal’'s website. By: __ Tribunal Clerk Entered: September 9, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE | certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL - 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 - 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 - Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, Mi 48906
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MTT Docket No. 25-002869 Page 2 of 2 service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal's e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m, on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)