01._Property_Tax_Appeal_Petition_Form_Valuation_Poverty_Classification.ba65c2d8-f023-416b-a7bd-11e0347e5112.pdf
Nianning Zeng Petitioner V Township Of Grand Rapids Respondent · 26-000410-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 Nianning M.I. Last Name/Company Name Zeng Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 3523 Bluewater Pines Dr. NE City or Town Grand Rapids State Michigan ZIP Code 49525 Telephone Number 240-383-2958 Fax Number E-mail Address zengge001@gmail.com Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name M.I. Last Name Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) City or Town State Michigan ZIP Code Telephone Number Fax Number E-mail Address 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? No *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] 3523 Bluewater Pines Dr NE
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Grand Rapids Michigan 49525 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township of Grand Rapids (KENT) County Kent Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply) Uncapping of Taxable Value Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally contest the 2026 Taxable Value assessment for my property located at 3523 Blue Water Pines Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Based on my understanding of Michigan tax regulations, when there is no transfer of ownership, the Taxable Value is capped and typically increases annually by the rate of inflation or 5%, whichever is less. However, the cap is removed upon a transfer of ownership. Therefore, the Taxable Value for this property has increased from 284,059 to 352,700, which represents a 24.16% increase. As there has been no physical changes or improvements made to the residence, I believe this 24.16% increase is inconsistent with the mandated cap. I would like to request a formal review of this assessment to ensure the valuation accurately reflects the property's status and remains consistent with equitable taxation standards. Thank you for your time and for reviewing this request. Best regards, Nianning Zeng Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Year(s) you are appealing: 2026 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.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Parcel Identification Number: 41-14-01-101-008 Classification of Property: Personal Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 352700 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 352700 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? 730000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value). 365000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 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? Yes 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:
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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/ NIANNING ZENG