Brady Selner, Petitioner V Township Of Spring Lake, Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 

Brady Selner, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002584 

 

Spring Lake Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

CONSENT JUDGMENT 

 

The Tribunal has reviewed the Stipulation and finds that it comports with the mandates 

of State law.1 As a result, the Tribunal shall enter the parties’ Stipulation. Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent Judgment including all 

attachments, terms, and conditions is GRANTED and ADOPTED, unless otherwise 

indicated. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with maintaining the assessment 

rolls for the tax years at issue shall correct or cause the assessment rolls to be 

corrected to reflect the property’s true cash and taxable values as provided in this 

Consent Judgment within 20 days of the entry of the Consent Judgment.2 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the officer charged with collecting or refunding the 

affected taxes shall collect taxes and any applicable interest or issue a refund as 

required by the Consent Judgment within 28 days of the entry of the Consent 

Judgment. If a refund is warranted, it shall, unless otherwise indicated, include a 

proportionate share of any property tax administration fees paid and of penalty and 

interest paid on delinquent taxes. The refund shall also, unless otherwise indicated, 

separately indicate the amount of the taxes, fees, penalties, and interest being 

refunded. A sum determined by the Tribunal to have been unlawfully paid shall, unless 

otherwise indicated, bear interest from the date of payment to the date of judgment and 

the judgment shall bear interest to the date of its payment. A sum determined by the 

Tribunal to have been underpaid shall not bear interest for any time period prior to 28 

days after the issuance of this Consent Judgment. Pursuant to MCL 205.737, interest 

shall accrue (i) after December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2022, at the rate of 4.25%, 

(ii) after June 30, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at the rate of 4.27%, (iii) after 

December 31, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the rate of 5.65%, (iv) after June 30, 

2023, through December 31, 2023, at the rate of 8.25%, (v) after December 31, 2023, 

 

1 See MCL 211.27a. 

2 See MCL 205.755.

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through June 30, 2024, at the rate of 9.30%, (vi) after June 30, 2024, through December 

31, 2024, at the rate of 9.50%, (vii) after December 31, 2024, through June 30, 2025, at 

the rate of 9.47%, and (viii) after June 30, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at the rate 

of 8.66%. 

 

This Consent Judgment resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

See docket look up for a copy of stipulation and for any possible refund paragraph. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By _____________________________ 

Entered: November 17, 2025 

sb 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives. 

 

By: Tribunal Clerk

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

Brady Selner 

SY >, 

= 

& 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

Vv 

Petitioner(s) 

Township of Spring Lake 

Respondent(s) 

RECEIVED 

NOV 04 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBL!MA 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 26-002584-TT 

franinfo:4e06 

 26070850-1 

11/05/25 

Chis 

116 

Aut: $25.00 

ID: 

RADY BELNER 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Ottawa 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 70-03-11-400-031 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

277, 200 

277,200 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2025 

500,000 

250,000 

250,000 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.)

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NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

[1 

Printed Name: Brady Selner 

Date: 10/29/25 

Signatiire of, Respondent's authorized 

representative: 

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V1 

Printed Name: Heather Singleton 

) 

Date: 

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alias 

PRING | AKE |OWNSHIP 

SPRING Lal 

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22 2 MICHIGAN 

101 South Buchanan 

Spring Lake, Michigan 49456 

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO. Boggs 

Lansing 

909

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

Brady Selner 

SY >, 

= 

& 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

LANSING 

Vv 

Petitioner(s) 

Township of Spring Lake 

Respondent(s) 

RECEIVED 

NOV 04 2025 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBL!MA 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MTT Docket No. 26-002584-TT 

franinfo:4e06 

 26070850-1 

11/05/25 

Chis 

116 

Aut: $25.00 

ID: 

RADY BELNER 

STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT JUDGMENT 

1. 

The subject property is in Ottawa 

(VALUATION) 

County. 

2. 

Parcel Number: 70-03-11-400-031 

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Stipulation 

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.) 

3. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent's Board 

of Review are: 

Tax year 

Assessed Value (AV) 

Taxable Value (TV) 

2025 

277, 200 

277,200 

4. 

The values for the property identified above as stipulated by the parties for 

settlement purposes are: 

Tax year 

True Cash Value 

AV 

TV 

2025 

500,000 

250,000 

250,000 

5. 

If the stipulated TV does not equal the prior year TV multiplied by the applicable 

inflation rate multiplier, explain why (e.g., transfer of ownership, additions, losses, 

omitted property etc.)

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NOTE: The Stipulation MUST include ALL parcels and ALL tax years included in the 

appeal (including subsequent tax years on or after April 

1 of each year for appeals 

pending in the Small Claims Division). The parties may agree, however, to withdraw the 

appeal of specific parcels and/or tax year(s). 

IF APPLICABLE, complete the following section(s). Otherwise, LEAVE BLANK. 

7. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of parcel number: 

(If more than one parcel is being withdrawn, attach a separate page addressing 

all other parcels being withdrawn.) 

8. 

The parties agree to the withdrawal of tax year(s) 

Signature of Petitioner's Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

[1 

Printed Name: Brady Selner 

Date: 10/29/25 

Signatiire of, Respondent's authorized 

representative: 

ll 

ol il + 

V1 

Printed Name: Heather Singleton 

) 

Date: 

[0A AS

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alias 

PRING | AKE |OWNSHIP 

SPRING Lal 

Te 

22 2 MICHIGAN 

101 South Buchanan 

Spring Lake, Michigan 49456 

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

PO. Boggs 

Lansing 

909

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Brady Selner,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002584

Township Of Spring Lake,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 28, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Brady Selner,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002584

Township Of Spring Lake,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ 

 

 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name 

 

 

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 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

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 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

 

 Yes 

 No 

 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

 

 Yes 

 No 

 Not Applicable 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25-002584

Heather

M

Singleton

101 S Buchanan St

Spring Lake

MI

49456





616 842 1340

hsingleton@springlaketwp.org

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

 

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

 Yes 

 No 

 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

 Yes 

 No 

If yes, cite the Board’s authority. 

 

 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 

 Yes 

 No 

If yes, explain 

 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If so, what is the issue date? 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE 

 

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 

 

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION 

 

I have reviewed information presented by Petitioner and corrected the land to reflect .56 

of an acre. I will review information presented by Petitioner and provide comparables as 

needed to the MTT and Petitioner.









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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

 

 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

 

 

Classification of Property: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

 

 

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

 

 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Signature *Required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

 

/s/ 

 

 





Heather Singleton

70-03-11-400-031

277,200

277,200

541,200

270,600

270,600

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PROPERTY 

VALUATION/EXEMPTION/CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

 

Mail the completed form to: 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL):

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI 48906 

 

_____________________________, 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

 

 

[date of service] 

 

served a copy of the ___________________ relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

 

[Provide name and address of the party/people being served] 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

_________________________________________ 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

 

_________________________________________ 

[Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 

 

 

 

 

Brady Selner

25-002584

Spring Lake Township

Heather M. Singleton

8/21/2025

Answer to Petition

Michigan Tax Tribunal

E-Filing

Heather M. singleton

Heather M. Singleton

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ 

 

 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

Last Name 

 

 

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 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

 

M.I. 

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 

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

 

 Yes 

 No 

 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

 

 Yes 

 No 

 Not Applicable 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25-002584

Heather

M

Singleton

101 S Buchanan St

Spring Lake

MI

49456





616 842 1340

hsingleton@springlaketwp.org

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

 

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

 Yes 

 No 

 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

 

If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

 Yes 

 No 

If yes, cite the Board’s authority. 

 

 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? 

 Yes 

 No 

If yes, explain 

 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If so, what is the issue date? 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE 

 

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? 

 

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION 

 

I have reviewed information presented by Petitioner and corrected the land to reflect .56 

of an acre. I will review information presented by Petitioner and provide comparables as 

needed to the MTT and Petitioner.









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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

 

Did Petitioner request the exemption at a BOR? 

 Yes 

 No 

 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

 March 

 July 

 December 

 

Tax Year(s) denied: 

 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

 

 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

 

 

 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

 

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

 

 

Classification of Property: 

Real Personal (check one) 

 

 

 

 

Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

 

 

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

 

 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Signature *Required 

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

 

/s/ 

 

 





Heather Singleton

70-03-11-400-031

277,200

277,200

541,200

270,600

270,600

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO PROPERTY 

VALUATION/EXEMPTION/CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

 

Follow these instructions for filing a small claims answer. For any questions that are not 

answered in these instructions, see the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

 

Mail the completed form to: 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL):

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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

Brady

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Selner

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

17901 Channel View Drive

City or Town

Spring Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49456

Telephone Number

920-562-0381

Fax Number

E-mail Address

bradyselner@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? 

 *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]

17901 Channel View Dr

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Spring Lake

Michigan

49456

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Spring Lake (OTTAWA)

County 

Ottawa

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The valuation does not accurately reflect the fair market value of our home. My property has been disproportionately assessed compared to similar homes in Spring 

Lake Township. In seven comparable sales in Spring Lake Township, each home except ours had a 2024 SEV (when doubled) that was lower than the sale price. 

We purchased our home for $485,000 yet the assessed value indicates that our home is worth $554,400. In addition, our property is .59 acres but our property was 

assessed at .76 acres. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

1

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: 70-03-11-400-031

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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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:

277200

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

277200

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

485000 

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

242500

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:

$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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Brady Selner,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002584

Township Of Spring Lake,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 20, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

Brady Selner,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002584

Township Of Spring Lake,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims petition has been filed and the above-noted docket 

number has been assigned to that petition. The assignment of the docket number does 

not mean that the Tribunal has authority over the petition or that the petition complies 

with the Tribunal’s rules. The docket number needs to be included on all documents 

submitted in this case.

Respondent shall file an answer to the petition within 28 days of the issuance of a 

copy of this Notice to Respondent. Tribunal answer forms are available on our 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Respondents must utilize the appropriate answer 

form. Failure to file the answer within the 28-day time frame may result in the 

placement of Respondent in default, as provided by TTR 281. Further, an electronic 

copy of the petition can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup Search on the 

Tribunal’s website.

By: __Tribunal Clerk_____

Entered: August 20, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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Page 1

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

Brady

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Selner

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

17901 Channel View Drive

City or Town

Spring Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49456

Telephone Number

920-562-0381

Fax Number

E-mail Address

bradyselner@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? 

 *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]

17901 Channel View Dr

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Spring Lake

Michigan

49456

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Spring Lake (OTTAWA)

County 

Ottawa

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The valuation does not accurately reflect the fair market value of our home. My property has been disproportionately assessed compared to similar homes in Spring 

Lake Township. In seven comparable sales in Spring Lake Township, each home except ours had a 2024 SEV (when doubled) that was lower than the sale price. 

We purchased our home for $485,000 yet the assessed value indicates that our home is worth $554,400. In addition, our property is .59 acres but our property was 

assessed at .76 acres. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

1

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: 70-03-11-400-031

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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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:

277200

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

277200

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

485000 

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

242500

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:

$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

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