01._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.596f4a39-20de-411d-b088-7dad75add947.pdf

Timoth M Kelems, Petitioner V Township Of Plainfield, Respondent · 25-002131-TT

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Timoth

M.I.

M

Last Name/Company Name

Kelems

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

20815 Meridian Rd

City or Town

Grosse Ile

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48138

Telephone Number

7347716464

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Tkelems@yahoo.com

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

First Name

Nancy

M.I.

Last Name

Kelems

Firm Name (if any)

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

20815 Meridian Rd

City or Town

Grosse Ile

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48138

Telephone Number

734-250-5503

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

nkelems@yahoo.com

Section 3: 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 non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

116 S. Church St

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Hale

Michigan

48739-9272

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Plainfield (IOSCO)

County 

Iosco

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

This property was purchased March 5 2024 for a purchase price of $72,000. Prior to this purchase the property was for sale as a doctor's office and was on the 

market for two years listed for sale at $89,000. A new doctor's office was built in the small town and left this building abandon and without purpose. Since 

purchased there have been no improvements whatsoever and is arguably in worse shape than when listed for sale as it was left vacant for years and has been 

vandalized. In its current state it could only be used for storage at best. It could be slated for demolition if improvements are not made soon. The comps for this 

property should be vacant land as no intrinsic value. Included in this filing are current photos of the interior condition of the property. 

I would also like to appeal 2024 taxes. As stated, the purchase price of the property is only 72,000. As it was on the market for two years prior to our sale, At the 

time of purchase the building was only worth what we paid for it as no one else wanted it and we were the only interested party. I do not see why we have to pay 

more than that in taxes.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2024,2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 073-b10-000-030-00

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

200000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

200000

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)?

72000 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

36000

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

72000

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Timothy Kelems

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