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La Donna D Starks, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent · 26-000240-TT

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RECEIVED 

JAN 9, 0 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

POVERTY EXEMPTION 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 

Exemption, or other exemption disputes. 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.L 

Last Name/Company Name 

La DONNA 

D 

STARKS 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

16566 BENTLER ST 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

DETROIT 

Mi 

48219 

Telephone Number (248) 662-8942 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

ML 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

— 

27250251 

Property Address (No., Street) 

16566 BENTLER ST 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

DETROIT 

WAYNE 

MI 

48219

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

{ filed HOPE application twice. 

| did not know i had fo list everyone staying at my home. 

| just thought it meant my “children” only. 

| 

called SEVERAL, NUMEROUS times asking HOPE if 

| could add my great-nephew and his son's names, and they ALL. TOLD ME 

| 

COULD. 

| subsequently went down to the Accessor’ Office at 2 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48226, asking the rep there if | could. 

| 

even went down to the Wayne Metro Office and after the rep went and asked a supervisor, she also told me | could. Sti, 

1 called and 

kept asking. Then, 

| went down to the Accessor’s Office again, and the rep there told me to be patient, he was going to email a 

supervisor. He then told me 

| had to withdraw my HOPE application and do another one. He had me handwrite a withdrawal, gave 

me another HOPE package, and 

| completed it and returned it the very next day. The problem was my great-nephrew and his son, 

my great-great nephew, were staying with me. My great-nephrew had lowa ID. But | provided a copy of his MDHHS application with 

his and the baby's case numbers on it. Subsequently, he did go and get Michigan State ID, after 1 asked him to leave. He left me and 

took the baby, and 

| almost had a nervous breakdown. The baby's mom lives in lowa; occasionally, he would take the baby to see 

her and stay no longer than two weeks, tops. They have been with me since the baby was just about one years old. 

1 can provide a 

copy of his State of Michigan ID, along with a copy of Michigan DHS Medicaid coverage document. 

| have Social Security for 

approximately $1,879.00 plus my deceased's husband Chrysler pension of $457.00. My house will be in foreclosure on February 3, 

2026, and 

| have to file bankrupicy. My property taxes doubled. 

| was never late when they were $1,240, buy they went up to $2,460. 

| am now approximately $23,000 behind, 

| ask that you PLEASE RECONSIDER BECAUSE 

| NEED HOPE iF 1 AM TO CONTINUE 

70 BE ABLE TO LIVE IN MY HOME. 

| have documentation to substantiate everything contained herein, 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? 

[J Yes 

No 

if Yes, check which BOR you attended: [Wl] March 

[a] July 

[] December 

If No, please explain: 

Date the BOR decision was issued: 

LETTER IS DATED DECEMBER 9, 2025 (RECEIVED JANUARY 9, 2026) 

Tax year{s) denfed: 2025 

Fee Information 

There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. 

Signature “required 

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girsvig La DONNA D. STARKS 

C77 7

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 

Phone: (313) 224-3035 

Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

www.detroitmi.gov 

Property Assensmeny 

Board of Review 

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DETROIT 

BS 

December 9, 2025 

DISTRICT: 1 

STARKS, LA DONNA 

16566 BENTLER 

DETROIT MI 48219 

RE: 

2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

 D-64135 

Parcel ID: 

27250251. 

Property Address: 

16566 BENTLER 

Property Classification: 

~~ 401 

In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board 

of Review has considered your 2025 

homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- 

described property. 

The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) 

Household exceeds income guidelines 

Valid ID/DL not provided by all adults in the household 18+ 

* YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.* 

If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal 

within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at 

www. michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form 

along 

with 

this 

notice 

to 

Michigan 

Tax 

Tribunal 

at 

P.O. 

Box 

30232, 

Lansing, 

Michigan 

48909. 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

0 

66900 

2025 

Taxable Value 

0 

578% 

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at

Michigan Temporary State Identification Card 

State ID #: 

o 

Sex: Male 

Expiration Date: 03-15-2026 

Eye Color: Brown 

: 

Date of Birth 

~~ 

Height/Weight: §'098" 215 

Restrictions: nUNE 

JAYLIN DANTE 

STARKS 

16566 BENTLER ST 

DETROIT MI 48219-3864 

1 certify the above information is true and correct. | understand | am not allowed to hold both a valid photo 

d driver's license 

and a valid photo State ID card. 

1 understand my signature may be retained and used for programs administered by the Department of State. 

NOTE: IT IS A CRIME TO MAKE A FALSE REPRESENTATION ON AN APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL STATE 

IDENTIFICATION CARD. 

01-14-2026 117 

10.00 

Information Regarding Your Michigan State identification Card 

If you have questions or if you do not receive your state identification card within 45 days of your application; please visit 

Michigan.gov/SOS. 

: 

Congratulations, you are going to be registered to vote! Your clerk will make sure you're eligible. Prepare 

Get your answers to your questions by visiting Michigan.gov/Vote 

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Voter Jurisdiction: DETROIT CITY 

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Case Name: 

 Jaylin Starks 

Case Number: 

WAYNE CO DHS GREYDALE DISTRICT 

7260 PLYMOU 

Date: 

08/21/2025 

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MDHHS Office: WAYNE CO DHS GREYDALE DISTRICT 

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Specialist: 

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Phone: 

(844) 464-3447 

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Specialist ID: 

mdhhs-wayne-greydale 

¥ you do not understand this, call an MDHHS office in your area. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MDHHS employees are prohibited by law from providing legal advice. 

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Department of Health and Human Services 

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JAYLIN STARKS 

16566 BENTLER ST 

DETROIT MI 48219 

SIMPLIFIED SIX MONTH REVIEW 

Your household is a simplified reporting household. You will receive a form in the mail called a Semi- 

Annual Contact Report, 6 months from your application/redetermination date. 

You must fill the form out and return it to your specialist by the due date on the form. The form will 

explain what to fill out and where to mail it. Your specialist will use your completed form to decide if you 

still qualify for Food Assistance benefits (FAP) without having an interview. If help is needed to complete 

the form, contact your local office listed above. 

You will be asked to provide the following information: 

+ 

CHANGE IN ADDRESS AND HOUSING EXPENSES — if you have moved and any of your housing 

expenses have changed. 

* 

CHANGE IN HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS ~ information about any people who have moved into or out 

of your household. 

+ 

CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS — proof of any changes in the legal obligation to pay child support. 

» 

HOUSEHOLD INCOME — if your household's earned income has changed by more than $125 or 

unearned income has changed by more than $125, you will need to provide proof of current income 

from the last 30 days. Sources of income include such things as Child Support, Unemployment, 

Worker's Compensation, Social Security Income, employment and self-employment. If someone is 

self-employed and has expenses, you will need to provide receipts to claim actual expenses.

Case Name: 

 Jaylin Starks 

Case Numbe 

Date: 

08/21/2025 

MDHHS Office: WAYNE CO DHS GREYDALE DISTRICT 

WAYNE CO DHS GREYDALE DISTRICT 

27260 PLYMOUTH RD 

REDFORD MI 48239 

. 

! 

Spechalist: 

M. Connection 

Save time - go online! 

Phone: 

(844) 464-3447 

Go fo www.michigan.gov/mibridges/ to 

Fax: 

(517) 346-9888 

access your case online, or call (888) 642-7434. 

Specialist ID: 

 mdhhs-wayne-greydale 

if you do not understand this, call an MDHHS office in your area. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MDHHS employees are prohibited by law from providing legal advice. 

. 

Si sted no entiende esto, llame a una oficina de MDHHS en su rea. 

Department of Heaith and Human Services 

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JAYLIN STARKS 

WAYNE CO DHS GREYDALE DISTRICT 

16566 BENTLER ST 

27260 PLYMOUTH RD 

DETROIT M1 48219 

REDFORD MI 48239 

NOTICE OF CASE ACTION 

Please read each page of this notice carefully. 

We have reviewed your application or case. The actions that affect your case are listed in this notice. 

Benefit Summary 

(more information about your benefits follows this summary) 

FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

Period 

Action 

Benefit 

Household Size 

07/28/2025 - 07/31/2025 

Approved 

$ 69.00/mo. 

2 

08/01/2025 - 06/30/2026 

Approved 

$ 536.00/mo. 

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More Information About 

Benefits 

[Food 

Assistance 

Pro 

Det: 

Food Assistance Application Date: 07/28/2025

Case Name 

Case Number 

Specialist 

‘Jaylin Starks 

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M. Connection 

* 

ASSETS - if your assets exceed $15,000, 

You must give us proof for most changes you report on the Semi-Annual Contact Report. To save 

your household time, be sure to save proof of income and other documents such as changes in 

the legal obligation to pay child support that verify your answers. 

Failure to return the form and proof of income will result in FAP case closure. 

Special assistance for individuals with a mental or physical disability and/or individuals needing help with 

reading, writing, hearing, etc., can be obtained by contacting your local office listed above. 

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any 

individual or group on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight, 

familial status, partisan considerations, or genetic information. Sex-based discrimination includes, but is 

not limited to, discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex 

characteristics, and pregnancy. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

3 Citizens’ 

Account Information 

Outstanding Principal 

$147,059.11 

Escrow Balance 

-$9,512.70 

Last Escrow Analysis Date 

3/19/25 

Interest Rate 

6.250% 

Maturity Date 

11/53 

Prepayment Penalty 

No 

The Outstanding Principal above is not the total amount required to pay 

your loan in full. 

Past Payment Breakdown 

Mortgage Account Statement 

Statement Date: 12/10/25 

| Loan Number: 

0 citizensbank.com 

| 800-234-6002 

Page 10f2 

Total Amount 

Due on 1/1/26: 

If payment 

i: 

$46.05 

late 

i after 

9 pm ET on January 

16, 

2026 

Property 

16566 BENTLER ST 

Address: 

DETROIT, MI 48219 

Explanation of Amount Due 

Paid Since 

Last Statement 

Year to Date 

Principal 

$0.00 

$612.11 

Interest 

$0.00 

$3,071.73 

Escrow 

$0.00 

$1,334.24 

(Taxes and/or Insurance) 

Total Received 

$0.00 

$5,018.08 

Important Messages 

Principal 

$161.61 

Interest 

$759.35 

Escrow (Taxes and/or Insurance) 

$1,525.62 

Regular Monthly Payment 

$2,446.58 

Total Fees and Charges 

$184.20 

Late Fees 

$184.20 

Past Due Payment(s) 

$19,572.64 

Total Amount Due 

$22,203.42 

Temporary Loss Mitigation Program 

$0.00 

Amount Due as of October 1, 2025 

The Amount Due under the Temporary Loss Mitigation Program is 

the current amount you owe. If you have questions about the temporary 

payment amount, please call 877-745-7364. 

Mortgage Servicing Fees: It's important to understand when fees can be charged and if possible, ways to avoid them. Fees may 

apply based on various servicing transactions and requests. For more information, go to citizensbank.com/mortgageservicingfees. 

Transaction Activity Since Your Last Statement 

Date 

Description 

Principal 

Interest 

Escrow 

Total 

11/14/25 

Mortgage Insurance Disbursement 

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Z 

-$73.54 

-$73.54 

11/14/25 

Escrow Advance 

- 

2 

$73.54 

$73.54 

Citizens 

P.O. Box 9010 

South Windsor, CT 06074-9010 

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047694 82252 

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LADONNA D STARKS 

16566 BENTLER ST 

DETROIT, MI 48219-3864 

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Loan Number: 

$0.00 

Additional Payment: If you're paying more than the amount due, specify how 

you'd like the extra amount applied to your lean. 

Additional Principal 

Additional Escrow 

Late Fees 

Other Charges (include fee name) 

Total Amount Enclosed 

Total Amount 

Due on 1/1/26 

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Please make your check payable to Citizens and include your loan number. 

Citizens 

P.O. Box 2800 

Glen Allen, VA 23058-2800 

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Delinquency 

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Delinquency Notice 

Your loan became delinquent on May 2, 2025. As of December 10, 2025, you are 223 days 

delinquent. Failure to bring your loan current may result in fees and foreclosure - the loss of your 

home. 

Recent Account History 

Payment Due 7/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Payment Due 8/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Payment Due 9/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Payment Due 10/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Payment Due 11/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Payment Due 12/1/25: Unpaid Balance of $2,446.58 

Current Payment Amount for January 1, 2026: $2,446.58 

Total Due: $22,203.42 This is the amount required to bring your loan current as of the date of this 

statement. If you'd like the most recent amount, please contact us. 

If you're experiencing financial difficulty, see enclosed for information about mortgage counseling and 

assistance. 

You have agreed to the following loss mitigation program: Forbearance 

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Customer Service 1-800-234-6002 

Monday - Friday 8 am to 8 pm ET 

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LADONNA D STARKS 

16566 BENTLER ST 

DETROIT 

MI 48219 

Mortgage Statement 

Statement Date: 

December 4, 2024 

Loan Number 

Property Address 

16566 Bentler St 

Detroit MI 48219 

Payment Due Date 

January 1, 2025 

Amount Due 

$1,254.52 

If payment is received after © pm ET on January 16, 2025, a 

$46.05 late fee will be charged. 

Principal 

$151.84 

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Ce 

Interest 

$769.12 

utstanding 

Principal 

671. 

dl 

33.5 

Interest Rate 

6.25000% 

Een ow (Taxes and 

Instirance) 

se - 

Escrow Balance 

-$2,824.01 

puonal 

Instirance 

: 

Prepayment Penalty 

No| 

|Buydown Amount 

$0.00 

* The Outstanding Principal is not the amount required to pay 

Regular Monthly Payment 

$1,254.52 

off your loan in full. 

Total Fees and Charges 

$0.00 

Overdue Payment(s) 

$0.00 

Total Amount Due 

$1,254.52 

Paid Since 

Paid Year 

Last Statement 

to Date 

Principal 

$151.05 

$1,761.86 

Interest 

$769.91 

$9,289.66 

Escrow (Taxes and Insurance) 

$333.56 

$3,980.24 

Fees 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Total 

$1,254.52 

$15,031.76 

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citizensbank.com/mortgageservicingfees. 

Mortgage Servicing Fees: It's important to understand when fees can be charged and if possible, ways to avoid 

them. Fees may apply based on various servicing transactions and requests. For more information, goto 

Transaction Description 

on) 

Amount 

Principal 

Interest 

Escrow 

edlonal 

Fees/ Other 

Mtg Ins Disb 

1114/24 

$73.54 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$73.54 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Escrow Advance 

11/14/24 

$73.54 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$73.54 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Payment Due (12/01/24) 

12/03/24 

| 12/03/24 

$1,254.52 

$151.05 

$769.91 

$333.56 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Escrow Adv Paid 

12/03/24 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

-$333.56 

$0.00 

$0.00 

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DETROIT, MI 48219 

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Your payment of $1,254.52 is scheduled to be withdrawn from your 

designated account on January 3, 2025. 

Loan 

Number 

Due By January 1, 2025 

$1,254.52 

$46.05 late fee will be charged after 

9 pm ET on January 16, 2025 

Additional Payment: 

If you're paying more than the amount due 

specify how you'd like the extra amount applied to your loan. 

Principal: 

Escrow: 

Late Charges: 

Other Fees (Include Fee Name): 

Total Amount Enclosed: 

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If you are mailing an additional payment, please make the check payable to 

Citizens and include your loan number. 

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