MITAT_Valuation_Petition.pdf
Ross Duford Petitioner V Township Of Billings Respondent · 26-000838-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 1 of 3 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Ross M.I. Last Name Duford Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2218 E Wyllys Ct City or Town Midland State Michigan ZIP Code 48642 Telephone Number 989-615-8331 E-mail Address rduford45@yahoo.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name Reid M.I. A Last Name Duford Firm Name (if any) Equitable Property Services LLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 412 E SAGINAW RD City or Town SANFORD State Michigan ZIP Code 48657-9253 Telephone Number (989) 280-1715 E-mail Address rduford45@yahoo.com 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 N/A Property Address (No., Street) 4894 Beech Rd City or Town Hope County Gladwin State Michigan ZIP Code 48628 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Billings (GLADWIN)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 2 of 3 Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal: The Subject Property was purchased with two other separate vacant land parcels on July 21, 2025 for a total of $80,000. The allocation for the sale of these three parcels is as follows: $65,000 for the Subject Property, parcel 26-030-165-000-026-00; and $15,000 for the remaining two vacant land parcels (not part of this appeal). Each of these parcels are encumbered with a large special assessment for rebuilding the Edenville Dam after the 2020 flood and dam failure. The subject property was damaged by the flood waters and was not repaired before the sale in 2025 which was five years after the flood damage occurred. The subject property was sold in as-is flood damaged condition. In addition, the subject property was Wixom Lake-front property before the dam failure in 2020; unfortunately, as of December 31, 2025 the dam has not been fully repaired and Wixom Lake will not return until possibly in the Spring of 2028. In the meantime, because of the dam failure, the Subject Property does not have enough ground water causing the drinking water well to go dry. The new subject property owners (petitioner) did not commence repairs and remodeling until after December 31, 2025, and have photos to document the condition of the subject property as that tax day – December 31, 2025. 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: 26-030-165-000-026-00 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 57500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 57500 What do you believe is the fair market value? 65000
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 3 of 3 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 32500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 32500 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Reid A Duford 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? No