26-000282.pdf
Louis E Denison, Petitioner V Township Of Lake, Respondent · 26-000282-TT
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RECEIVED pe APR 06 2026 or MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL : STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000282 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Lake Township Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Telephone a 1 -32 5-5202 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: ML: Last Name: Gunnar P Brow Firm Name (if any): Michigan Assessing Service Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 5153 Scenic Hwy City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Honor M EE Telephone wer g 1 -227- 1 1 09 Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): gpbmichiganassessing@ yahoo.com Section 3: Subject Property Information: Parcel Identificatinn Numher: 10-322 vos co Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did Petitioner request a disabled veterans exemption by filing an application with the city/township? [Hl] Yes No List the date the exemption was denied: Tax year(s) denied: 01/21/2026 2025 Signature *required Respondent Rtomoyiputionzed Representative’s Signature: ‘2, 4 Ne — RE A= 1/1262 NL
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Michigan Department of Treasury 6055 (11-23)" Notice of Denial of Disabled Veterans Exemption Issued under authority of Public Act 206 of 1893 With this notice, you are notified that the Disabled Veterans Exemption on the property identified below has been denied. If you have questions about the denial, you may contact your local government or follow the appeal procedures specified below. Type of print in blue or black ink. Part 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION Type or print legibly. Use a separate form for each property number. 1. Property tax identification number 2. Name of Local Unit (Check Township or City) 10-10-023-005-10 LAKE TOWNSHIP 3. County . ? BENZIE [5] Township 0 City 4. Street Address of Property (Provide a Complete Address) City State Zip 4240 COOPER ROAD ints? MT dG 5. Name of Owner (First, Middle, Last) DENISON, LOUIS E. 6. Owner's Daytime Telephone Number 7. Owner's Email Address Z25\. §62 “U3 8. Mailing Address if Different than Property Address City State Zip 9. Your exemption was denied/adjusted for the following reason: a. The owner is neither a disabled veteran who qualifies for the exemption nor the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption. b. The property claimed is not the owner's homestead. J c. The property has transferred, and the qualifying individual is no longer the owner. [| d. The person claiming the exemption is not the owner. e. Other 10. Claim Denied for Calendar Year (s): 7025 PART 2: CERTIFICATION 11. Name of the Local Assessor (Print or Type) GUNNAR BROW 12. Signature of Local Assessor 13. Date
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State Tax Commission Affidavit of Disabled Veterans Exemption Issued under authority of Public Act 161 of 2013, MCL 211.7b. Filing is mandatory. Michigan Department of Treasury | JEW J& bid WW Ji 1 BY: CHO IN: i : This form is to be used lo apply for an exemption of property taxes under 21.7b an 1.7c, for real property u and» e STRUCTIONS: This form is to be used t ly f f der 211.7b and 21 fi ] a) dl snd 5107 (11-24) b homestead by a disabled veteran or an unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exempfion under this section. Submit the completed form with required documentation to the local assessor in the city or township where the property is located. OWNER INFORMATION (Enter information for the disabled veteran or unremarried surviving spouse) Owner's Name Owner's Telephone Number DENISON, LOUIS E. AN Lh aH) Owner's Mailing Address City State Zip Code 4240 COOPER ROAD HONOR Mi 49640 LEGAL DESIGNEE INFORMATION (Complete if applicable) Legal Designee Name Daytime Telephone Number Legal Designee Mailing Address City State Zip Code HOMESTEAD PROPERTY INFORMATION (Enter information for the property in which the exemption is being claimed) City, Township or Village (Check the appropriate box and provide the name) | County BENZIE [] City FX] Township [] Village Name of Local School District 10015 BENZIE COUNTY CENTRAL S Parcel Identification Number Date the Property was Acquired (MM/DD/YYYY) 10-023-005-10 1) Ih 3/1 aa Homestead Property Address City [ State Zip Code 4240 COOPER ROAD Ho | oR J na (Ho ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Check all boxes that apply) M | am a disabled veteran, or the legal designee of the disabled veteran. [] | am the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who, immediately before death, was eligible for the exemption under this section. | am a Michigan resident. 4 1 own the property in which the exemption is being claimed and itis used as my homestead. Homestead is generally defined as any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home. AFFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY (Check the appropriate box and provide a copy of the required documentation) The disabled veteran has been determined by the United Stales Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans benefits at the 100% rate (must attach a copy of the letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). The disabled veteran is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing (must attach a copy of the certificate from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). The veteran has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable (must attach a copy of the letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). CERTIFICATION I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that the information provided in this Affidavit is true and | am eligible to receive the disabled veterans exemption from property taxes pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 211.7b.
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i EE [ hii | Jo ’ 3 Department of Veterans Affairs BY: ap Bh 251 North Main St shag. Winston-Salem, NC 27155 December 05, 2025 In Reply Refer To: LOUIS E DENISON 4240 COOPER RD HONOR MI 49640 Dear Louis E Denison, This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required, Please safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. Our records contain the following information: Personal Claim Information Your VA claim number is You are the Veteran. Military Information The character(s) of discharge and service date(s) of the veteran include: Honorable, Army, 11/15/1967-11/07/1969 (There may be additional periods of service not listed above) VA Benefits Information Service-connected disability: Yes Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 100% Your current monthly award amount is: $4,078.45 Are you entitled to a higher level of disability due to being unemployable: ING" Are you considered to be totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities: Are you service-connected for loss of or loss of use of a limb, or are you totally blind in or missing at least one eye: NG” Have you received a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and/or Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grant:
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Yiease Fay DY CUSGA Vi muiiey esas E— TOWNSHI LAKE NSHP PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH PAYMENT. THANK YOU. MARYANNE GOODMAN, TREASURER 5153 SCENIC HRY This tax is due by: 02/17/2026 | After 02/17/2026 additional interest and fees apply HONOR MI 49640 2025 winter; Tax for Prop #: 10-10-023-005-00 Pa YT REAL PEERY IL property Addr: 4240 COOPER ROAD W\ tr \\ 73 ¢- Ma g Nin Payable To: LAKE TOWNSHIP , J To: DENISON, LOUIS E. | Vid ) DENISON, PAT RQ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: 4,952.71 5 ; p 4240 COOPER ROAD BYE Amount Remitted: HONOR MI 49640 Revised Winter 2025 Tax Bail [Jf] Please detach along perforation. Keep the bottom portion as your receipt LAKE TOWNSHIP 2025 Winter Bill #: 00281 PAYMENT INFORMATION DUE DATE INFORMATION THIS IS YOUR WINTER 2025 TAX BILL FOR LAKE TWP. IF TAXES ARE DUE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AVOID THE 3% PENALTY. YOUR TAXES ARE TO BE PAID BY AN ESCROW ACCOUNT, OFFICE HOURS: MON AND WED 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., FRI PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY TO BE SURE THAT | 9:00 A.M. - NOON YOUR TAXES ARE PAID, OFFICE LOCATION: 5153 SCENIC HWY PHONE: (231) 325-5202. CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR RECEIPT IS VOID. SEND PAYMENTS TO THE LAKE TOWNSHIP TREASURER AT THE ADDRESS CREDIT CARDS AND ACH AVAILABLE AT LAKETWP.ORG SHOWN ABOVE. LAST DAY TO PAY TAXES AT TOWNSHIP IS MARCH 2, 2026. CONTACT GUNNAR BROW FOR ADDRESS CHANGES AT TAXES BECOME DELINQUENT MARCH 3, 2026 AND ARE THEN PAYABLE GPEMICHIGANASSESSINGOYAHOO.COM OR 231-325-5202 TO THE BENZIE COUNTY TREASURER. PROPERTY INFORMATION TAX DETAIL BE _—— 5 - . Taxable Value: 394,713 'TIAL- IMPROV Property Assessed Toi State Fqualized Value: 774,800 Class: 401 DENISON, LOUIS E. 4240 COOPER ROAD PRE/MBT % 100.0000 HONOR, MI 49640 Mort Code: BENZTE CENTRAL SCHOOL Taxes are based upon Taxable Value. Prop ¥: 10-10-023-005-00 School: 10015 1 mill equals $1.00 per $1000 of Taxable Value. Prop Addr: 4240 COOPER ROAD Amounts with no millage are either Special Legal Description: Assessments or other charges added to this bill. COM H 1/4 COR OF GEC Ti & B8 DEG 09'20"E 122.50 FT TO C/L COOPER ROD TH § 272 DEG 05'15% I ALG C/L 123,67 FT T0 FOB TH ALG C/L & 22°08'15” DESCRIPTION MILLAGE AMOUNT £469.31 FT; TIS 67 OES 45% § 261.82 FT TH S 00 DEG D6'15" E §50.50 £7 TH 5 13 DEG 51130% H 842,48 FT TO SHR LONG LK TH I 28 DEG JAIL OPERATING 1.24440 491,18 $1008" 1 ALG RHR LU 250 FT TH Il 25 DEG 33' 50" E 1762.46 FT T0 POR MCF OPERATING 0.35190 138.89 EXC THAT PT LYING E OF FOLLOWING DESC LINE: BEG SW COR OF E 1/2 OF SH MCF BOND 0.25000 98.67 174 OF 4 1/4 7TH SE'LY TO SK COR OF NE 1/4 OF 8H 1/4 THRT PT BEING NM 2 3 COR OF GL¥2 SEC 32 12m ISH 7.61 A W/L HRY ERSE PT OF 10-10 CO oN NING 0.98300 389.00 Z023-004-01 COMB HERE FOR 2008 LDA 02/07 SPLIT TO 10-023-005-04 FOR 3 » 2 2016 LDA EXEMET BOUNDEEY CHG W/10-023-004-31 FOR 2017 DESCRIFTION ANIMAL CONTROL 0.13580 53.60 CORRECTION FOR 2025 F.A. 4240 COOPER ROAD ([ 8/61 193/629 EST; 6/61 . 193/631 1D; 8/80 193/831; 226/977: bP B/88; BE 8/91; BP 6/95: 10/91 AMBULANCE /ALS 0.88470 349.20 323/423 03/99 BE; 00 380/652 WD; 11/15 2015K-04368 QC; 03/16 CONSERVATION DIS 0.11850 46.77 er «BRIANCE OF DESCRIPTION ON FILE* ROAD IMPROVEMENT 0.97070 383.14 TNT OFFICER 0.09700 38.28 SCH RESOURCE OFF 0.17460 68.91 PUBLIC TRANSPORT 0.46250 182,55 ! TOWNSHIP TAX 0.52430 206.94 FIRE OPERATING 0.39500 155.91
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Louis E. Denison , MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26-000282 Township of Lake ; Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Gunnar P. Brow states that on 4/1/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Answer to Appeal relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Michigan Tax Tribunal PO Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Louis E. Denison 4240 Cooper Rd Honor, MI 49640 TRS > Jen? x (Bee [Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] Gunnar P. Brow
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