scpetition_valuation.pdf
Terry Kurzynski, Tanis Kurzynski Petitioners V Township Of Lake Respondent · 26-002882-TT
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name M.I. Last Name Terry and Tanis Kurzynski Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 614 N. Haddow Ave. City or Town State ZIP Code Arlington Heights Illinois 60004 Telephone Number 312-391-6075 E-mail Address terryk@halock.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name M.I. Last Name Stephen W. Smith Firm Name (if any) Miller Johnson Schroeder PLC Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 728 Pleasant Street Suite 101 City or Town State ZIP Code Saint Joseph Michigan 49085 Telephone Number 269-983-1000 E-mail Address ssmith@milawyers.net Subject Property Information: How many parcels are you appealing? If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel N/A Property Address (No., Street) 9162 N. Hemlock Lane 1 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR City or Town County State ZIP Code Bridgman Berrien Michigan 49106 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Township Of Lake (BERRIEN) 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 owners purchased the property in June, 2025. The owners have not made any improvements since they purchase the property. They believe the true cash value is $1,500,000.00 which would make the starting taxable value of $750,000.00. 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: 11-11-1750-0010-00-6 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 893100 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 2 of 3
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR 893000 What do you believe is the fair market value? 1500000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 750000 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 75000 Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Petitioner’s Signature: /s/ Stephen W. Smith 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 3 of 3