scpetition_valuation.pdf
Angela Hagen Petitioner V City Of Battle Creek Respondent · 26-002285-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 Angela M.I. Last Name Hagen Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 66 Oakely St City or Town Battle Creek State Michigan ZIP Code 49037 Telephone Number 2696726228 E-mail Address angelahagen6@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) 66 Oakley st City or Town Battle Creek County Calhoun State Michigan ZIP Code 49037 Taxing Authority (City or Township) Unknown Check which of the following you are appealing: (check all that apply) True Cash and Taxable Values 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 Petitioner appeals the 2026 assessment of the subject property based on lack of uniformity and over evaluation. The current assessed value is inconsistent with the market value of comparable immediate neighborhood properties. specifically the property is assessed at $3,928 where as adjacent properties of similar condition and size a assessed significantly lower according to BS&A online information Under Michigan law, assessments must be uniform. Currently, my tax burden is nearly double that of my neighbors. Below is a comparison of my tax liability against three nearby comparable properties: Per the BS&A My Property: 66 Oakley st Battle Creek MI $3,928 Neighbor A: 64 Oakley st Battle Creek MI $2,085 year (next door) Neighbor B: 70 Oakley st Battle Creek MI $1,970 year (other side next door) Neighbor C: 71 Oakley st Battle Creek MI $ 1,861 year across the street The local board of review denied the protest citing no proof however, the petitioner lacks the financial means to obtain a professional appraisal. This assessment increase creates an unsustainable financial burden. Petitioner asserts that the cities valuation is not uniform with surrounding properties. Under Michigan constitution assessments must be uniform for properties if similar classification and characteristics. The current assessment created an inequitable tax burden on the petitioner compared to other properties in the same neighborhood. Jurisdictional Issues: Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review? No If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: If No, please check the applicable reason(s): Not required to attend Year(s) Under Appeal: 1 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal: Parcel Number: 8070-00-35-0 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 92600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 79235 What do you believe is the fair market value? 180000
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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 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 90000 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/ Angela Hagen 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