scpetition_classification.pdf
Richelle Adams Petitioner V City Of Benton Harbor Respondent · 26-001244-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM CLASSIFICATION APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Richelle M.I. Last Name Adams Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 1049 Columbus Ave City or Town Benton Harbor State Michigan ZIP Code 49022 Telephone Number 2693699684 E-mail Address richelle.adams@corewellhealth.org Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? 1 If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel Yes Property Address (No., Street, City, St, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address] 1049 Columbus Ave Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of Benton Harbor (BERRIEN) County Berrien Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: I am appealing due to an error by the City Assessor. The primary property has been over assessed by the City of Benton Harbor for many years. This year, the document state land improvement for 2026 as fencing (wood and wire mesh). This land improvement occurred in 1998. In addition, there are two separate parcels, which are indicated in the documents attached in this appeal. The adjoining property lot was purchased in 2017 and split from the primary property in 2021.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 2 of 3 Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the classification at the March Board of Review? Yes If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Explanation: Year(s) Under Appeal: 2026 Classification Information: Parcel Identification Number: 53-0750-0029-02-0 Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review: Real (check one) Residential (check one) What do you believe is the property’s classification? Real (check one) Residential (check one) If improved property, how is the property currently being used? If improved property, for what use was the property designed? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Richelle Adams Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature: /s/ Fee Information:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR 3 of 3 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. A fee of $75.00 is required for the filing of a classification appeal. Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?