scpetition_valuation.pdf
Joshua Cole Huls Petitioner V City Of Zeeland Respondent · 26-002816-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 Joshua Cole Huls Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 321 N Colonial Street City or Town State ZIP Code Zeeland Michigan 49464 Telephone Number 3088505985 E-mail Address emilyandjoshhuls@gmail.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) 321 N Colonial Street City or Town County State ZIP Code Zeeland Ottawa Michigan 49464 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Zeeland (OTTAWA) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: 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 The Board of Review's assessment exceeds the fair market value of the property based on our recent purchase price of the home, and based on recent comparable sales in the neighborhood. The property was purchased in an arm's-length transaction on November 10, 2025 for $338,000. The sellers created an auction environment requiring offers by a “no later than (date)”. Under these circumstances, many bids were entered, and the sellers took our offer, which was the highest. As the top offer, this reflects the property’s true and fair market value. 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: 70-16-13-426-016 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 172500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 172500 What do you believe is the fair market value? 338000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 169000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 169000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature 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 Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Josh Huls 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