02._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Principal_Residence_Qualified_Agricultural_Exemption.e5a7e888-6208-4a6c-ae51-1e5b29334883.pdf
Michael Van Lokeren Revoc Michael Van Lokeren, Trustee Petitioner V City Of Harbor Springs Respondent · 26-000475-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MOAHR DOCKET NO. Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default. Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information Filer Type: Individual First Name Michael Van Lokeren Revocable Trust M.I. Last Name/Company Name Michael Van Lokeren, Trustee Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) P.O. Box 169 City or Town Harbor Springs State Michigan ZIP Code 49740 Telephone Number 314-705-9353 Fax Number E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail) michaelvanlokeren@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Hugh M.I. A Last Name Eastwood Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) PO Box 1692 City or Town Caseville State Michigan ZIP Code 48725 Telephone Number 314-809-2343 Fax Number 314-228-0107 E-mail Address hugh@eastwoodlawstl.com Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 51-15-13-203-173 How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non- contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted. Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) (If multiple, list first property’s address) 683 East Bluff Drive Harbor Springs
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Michigan 49740 Taxing Authority: City Of Harbor Springs (EMMET) County: Emmet Classification of Property: Real Residential Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing Principal Residence Exemption Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The subject parcel is residential, and adjacent and contiguous to the Taxpayer's principal residence at 685 East Bluff Drive, Harbor Springs, Parcel ID No. 51-15-13- 203-172, which already has 100% Principal Residence Exemption. The parcel contains an unoccupied house, which has no tenant or resident. The City denied the PRE in its Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption (Exhibit 1 attached). This parcel qualifies for the PRE under Michigan Dept of Treasury, Principal Residence Exemption Guidelines (March 2025), at pp 40-41. See particularly Guideline 123 (Exhibit 2 attached). Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues List the year(s) denied: 2026 Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: Local Unit If you checked “other” above, explain: List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 3/05/2026 Fee Information A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Hugh A Eastwood /s/