scpetition_valuation.pdf
Evin Tas Petitioner V City Of East Lansing Respondent · 26-001272-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 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Individual Local Unit of Government: First Name Evin M.I. Last Name Tas Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 336 Cowley Ave City or Town East Lansing State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Telephone Number 5173037868 E-mail Address evin.tas@gmail.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) 336 Cowley Ave City or Town East Lansing County Ingham State Michigan ZIP Code 48823 Taxing Authority (City or Township) City Of East Lansing (INGHAM) Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) Taxable Value Only (calculation) Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:
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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 am appealing the 2026 taxable value determination for my property located at 336 Cowley Avenue. The 2026 assessed value was increased from $156,600 to $168,200, and the taxable value was increased from $150,907 to $154,981. The taxable value of my property is disproportionately high relative to comparable properties on Cowley Avenue. The difference between my property's assessed and taxable values is significantly smaller than the neighborhood pattern, resulting in a higher tax burden than similarly situated homes. For 2026, the proposed assessed value is $168,200 and the proposed taxable value is $154,981, a difference of only $13,219. Based on my analysis of Cowley Avenue properties, the average difference between assessed and taxable values is approximately $34,550. This indicates that the taxable value of my property remains substantially closer to the assessed value than comparable neighborhood properties. Comparable properties with similar or larger square footage have substantially lower taxable values. For example, 301 Cowley Avenue (1,776 sq ft) has a taxable value of $118,839, 314 Cowley Avenue (1,807 sq ft) has a taxable value of $106,261, and 236 Cowley Avenue (1,876 sq ft) has a taxable value of $114,116. These properties are comparable in size and characteristics yet carry significantly lower taxable values than my property. My request is not that my property be treated differently, but that it be assessed uniformly and equitably with comparable Cowley Avenue properties in accordance with the principle of equalization. I respectfully request that the property values be adjusted to reflect uniformity and equalization with comparable Cowley Avenue properties, including a taxable value of approximately $134,600. 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: +33-20-01-13-115-015 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 168200 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 154981 What do you believe is the fair market value?
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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 290000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 145000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Evin Tas 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? Yes