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Stoner Ralph V Jr/Denise R Trusts, Petitioner V County Of Muskegon, Respondent · 26-000259-TT
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RECEIVED APR 28 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO, 26-000250-TT Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government White River Township Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information First Name Mh Last Name Michele L Ercole “rT Muskegon County Equalization Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 173 E Apple Ave City or Town State ZIP Code Muskegon MI 49442 Telephono Number 231-724-3475 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via emall) Section 3: Subject Property Information use the multiple parce form for additional, contiguous parcels. Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list ali parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings, Attacha Separate sheet if necessary. ves [J no [] Not applicable Parcel Identification Number: 61-01-001-200-0003-10 Classification of Property: Real] Personal [J (check one) Agricultural [1 Commercial 0 Industrial [1 Residential 1 Timber-Cutover [1 Developmental J Utility [J (check one) Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for afl tax years at issue? 7] ves No
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR * Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The Principal Residence Exemption was denied for parcel #61-01-001-200-0003-10 for 2026 by the assessor of record, Donna VanderVries, the adjoining parcel to the primary residence. Parcel 61-01-001-200-0003-10 was denied due to an having a second residence on this adjoining parcel and the owners are claiming a principal residence exemption on parcel 61-01-001-200-0003-00. More details and documentation to follow at a later date. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Check what action prompted this appeal: [7] Notice of Dental of Principal Residence Exemption [| Denial by Board of Review [| Denial by Dept. of Treasury [| Other If you checked “other” above explain: 1f Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: [| March O July [I] December List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied: 03/04/2026 Tax year(s) denied: 2 0 2 6 * Signature required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Repre a ’s Signature: Nema fa
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Michigan Department of Treasury
2742 (Rev. 4-19)
County
Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption
Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893
With this notice, you are notified that the Principal Residence Exemption on the property identified below has
been denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your County Treasurer or Equalization
Director, or follow the appeal procedures specified below. For more information regarding the Principal
Residence Exemption (PRE), please review the PRE guidelines a www.michigan.gov/pre
Type or print in blue or black ink
1.
Property fax identification number
2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or Ciy)
3. County
01-001-200-0003-10
Hé&m™
MUSKEGON
4.
Street address of property (Provide a Complete Address)
B
6245 OLD CHANNEL TR
MONTAGUE
MI
49437
5.
Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last)
6. Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number
7.
Owner's Daytime Telephone Number
STONER RALPH V JR/DENISE R TRUSTS
XXX-XX-
8.
Name of Co-Owner {First, Middle, Last)
9. Co-Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Security Number | 10. Co-Owner’s Daytime Telephone Number
XXX-XX-~
11.
Mailing address if different than property address (street or RR#, city, state, Zip code)
0225
N. old Channel Trail
12. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason:
[3 2+ The owner is not a Michigan resident.
b. The property claimed is not the owner's principal residence.
[7]
¢. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner.
[0 d. The person claiming the exemption, claimed or was granted, a substantially similar exemption in another state.
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Je. over Ad {cining “pacte\ ¥6 pamary
sidence nod his ¢0 additions | here .
13. Claim Denied for Calendar Year(s):
14.
Percentage Adjusted to:
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7. Date
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If you disagree with this denial, you may appeal to the Residential/Small Claims Division of the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35
days of the denial. An appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal can be initiated by the timely filing of a petition. The petition mustPage 4
ge Department 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 Public Act 206 of 1833, Sec. 211.24c and Sec.211.34¢, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor, FROM WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP PARCEL IDENTIFICATION MUSKEGON COUNTY EQUALIZATION PARCEL NUMBER: 01-001-200-0003-10 173 E APPLE AVE STE 201 PROPERTY ADDRESS: MUSKEGON MI 49442 6245 OLD CHANNEL TR MONTAGUE, MI 49437 SCHOOL DISTRICT CODE: ~~ 61180 OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL: EXEMPTIONS STONER RALPH V JR/DENISE R TRUSTS % Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence”: 00% 6235 W OLD CHANNEL TRAIL % Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property”: .00% MONTAGUE Mi 49437 % Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal": .00% % Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal”: 00% Exempt As "Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse™ [J Yes No Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 0 Yes [X] No Exempt As "Development Property™ (} Yes No LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WHITE RIVER TOWNSHIP SEC 1 THIN R18W PT OF GOVT LOT 1 DESC AS ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 401 Residential PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 401 Residential CHANGE FROM PRIOR AMOUNT CURRENT TENTATIVE . PRIOR YEAR TO YEAR: 2025 AMOUNT YEAR: 5456 CURRENT YEAR 1. TAXABLE VALUE: 856,396 879,618 23,122 2. ASSESSED VALUE: 3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 1.000 a 4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV): 983,300 999,300 16,000 5. WAS THERE A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP INS025 THAT RESULTED IN A TAXABLE VALUE UNCAPPING? [ves No 6. Assessor Change Reason(s): Market Adjustment The 2026 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.027 Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following: Name: Telephone Number: Email Address: DONNA VANDERVRIES (231) 724-3475 ERCOLEMI@CO.MUSKEGON.MI.US March Board of Review Appeal Information. The Board of Review will mest at the following dates and times:
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Michigan Department of Treasury
2368 (Rev. 07-22)
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit
Issied under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893,
Read the instructions before completing the form. This form must be filed with the assessor for the city or
township wheré the properly is located. Do not submit this form if the property is not your principal
residence éndlor any of the disqualifying factors apply as listed in MCL. 211.7(cc). For information
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6245 W Old Channel Tr, Montague, M] 49437
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5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) ~
6, Owner's Last Four Digits of Social Securty omer
7. Cwner’s Daytime Telephone Number
Stoner Ralph V Jr Trust
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(616) 648-0080
8, Name of Go-Owner (First, Middle, Last)
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9. Co-Oumner’s Last Four Digs of Social Security Number | 10. Co-Owner’ S Daytimg Telephone Number
Stoner Denise R Trust
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residence.
If the property has more than one home on it, itis a multi-dwelling, used for purposes other than a
pringipal residence, or partially rented, the owner may claim only a partial exemption. “Please consult with your’
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local assessor to determing fhe percentage of the exemption the;owner is allowed to claim in these situations... 12
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13: Have you or your spouse claimed a principal residence ‘exemptiori for another Michigan principal residence? R-
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[I No
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to 13, enter the property address and parce! number: 4595 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids pa 10-36- 400- 040.
1 5. Ifyes 013, have you rescinded that principal résidence exertion?
16. Do yout or your spouse claim a sinilar exemption, ‘credit or deduction on property located in another state?... reais 16,
17. liyes to 18, enter the property address and parcel Amber:
1 8. Have you or your spouse fi
fi fed a tax return asa non-resident of Michigan or resident of another State? [RENT 18.
Yes
No
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corty under: penally of perjury that I own and occupy as a principal residence on the date Slated in Line 11 and that | have riot claimed
a substantially similar exemplion/deduction/credit in property in another state, and that the Information contained on this document is trite and Correct
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Stoner Ralph V Ji/Denise R Trusts , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-000259 White River Township , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle Ercole states that on __ 4/21/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the MTT Answer Form relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Stoner Ralph V Jr/Denise R Trusts 6235 Old Channel Trail Montague, Ml 49437 Mem Le Creel [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Micelle cede
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Stoner Ralph V Jr/Denise R Trusts , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-000259 White River Township , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Michelle Ercole states that on __ 4/21/2026 helshe [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the MTT Answer Form relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933 Michal e § rico [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Michelle. Ecde [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy]
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Muskegon County Equalization 173 East Apple Avenue Suite 201 Muskegon, MI 49442 Wc nop H ily WY. Lonstngy,