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Michigan
Carmelita T Ellison, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Carmelita T Ellison
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000153-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 01/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 01/27/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/10/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
Documents
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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 Carmelita T Ellison, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000153 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the
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MTT Docket No. 26-000153 Page 2 of 6 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: January 27, 2026 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 Carmelita T Ellison, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000153 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the
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MTT Docket No. 26-000153 Page 4 of 6 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the
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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
POVERTY EXEMPTION
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans
Exemption, or other exemption disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition.
if you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
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Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
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Mailing Address
(No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
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Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Parcel Identification Number:
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Node Dorp weds yepaic on Hee Te Su Prod JE Ces Bing op Woe. Blue. TF hove stocked on pladslor plasty, ond sd|( have. comet and @Aeckaeal Theat: of ces feds a ira TE haves been Liable. do cork Geko boy 2625 ~ Esayrandiyy - Muy scone, does med 2vesed Yao limaid. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you request a poverty exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? [] Yes No if Yes, check which BOR you attended: ] March [I] July |] December if No, please explain: « 1 hovead Wad ee FRUMRS Ny opponent Ho be Seen) Dafe the BOR decision was issued: Usb ins) Tax year(s) dented: AOS Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. Signature *required Petitioner 4f Attorney/Authorized Representatjve’s Signature: Ist lm DFE. Le JO
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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Phone: (313) 224-3035 ad ar Ravlaw Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www. detroitmi.gov December 9, 2025 DISTRICT: 1 ELLISON, CARMELITA 15895 BRAILE ST DETROIT MI 48223 RE: 2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: D-63953 Parcel ID: 22105651. Property Address: 15895 BRAILE Property Classification: 401 In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board of Review has considered your 2025 homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- described property. The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) Household Exceeds Income Guidelines * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.* If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form along with this notice to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Before Appeal After Appeal 2025 Assessed Value 33300 33300 2025 Taxable Value 9255 9255 If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at 313-224-3035.
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Michigan Depariment of Treasury
618 (Rev. 11-12)
Petition to Board of Review
L-4035
This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal
or the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review.
TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT
er's Name (Please Print or Type)
Petitioner's Name
(If Other than Owner. Please Print or Types)
Orpae Abas
& \ \ (SON
Bonde
Township or city
County
Deep
elo
The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified
agricultural property exemption of the following described property:
Property Identified P< code required. Property address & legal description optional)
QXOSLS] - \S8AS Bronte.
Protested ltem
] Assessed Value
LJ] Tentative Taxable Value
NA -Classification
I! Qualified Agricultural
Property
Exemption
1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT
pery
P
{Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value)
Assessed Amount
Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value
Tentative Taxable Value
Year,
Poo
9sn0o
OSs
Qos”
2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION
{Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in
accordance with Section 211.34c¢ of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular
classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.)
Classification of property on this year's assessment roll
siden)
Aol
Classification should be (check one of the following):
[1 Agricultural
[7] Industrial
[_] Timber Cutover
[7] utility (Personal Property Only)
[1 commercial
Eresidential
[| Developmental
3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage ofPage 5
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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 Carmelita T Ellison, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000153 City of Detroit, 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: January 27, 2026 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 Carmelita T Ellison, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000153 City of Detroit, 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: January 27, 2026 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
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
POVERTY EXEMPTION
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans
Exemption, or other exemption disputes.
Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of
Review Decision or other notice) with this petition.
if you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
it Nam
M.L
La; st Name/Company Name
Toone Xs ‘oo
{
EH aN
Maiting Address
(No., , Strget, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
LSE AN
foake
x or Town
State.
2ZiP Code
re i
AL
| Aend3
DEE:
ac
it
A3-T2E- 2k of
Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all er via email)
Carmel yoo
Ee BR3
Gonaci) eA!
Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Mi.
Last Name
[
Firm Name (if an \
/
H
Mailing Address
(No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
Parcel Identification Number:
Pi
rty,
Addl BANCEL SI
rope (E3SY
0.,
Stree!
City
Ti
(Te le
[of
ty
Stats
ZIP; Cod
ly or
OW!
ounty
IN
late,
0
e
rort
une.
DPage 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal Node Dorp weds yepaic on Hee Te Su Prod JE Ces Bing op Woe. Blue. TF hove stocked on pladslor plasty, ond sd|( have. comet and @Aeckaeal Theat: of ces feds a ira TE haves been Liable. do cork Geko boy 2625 ~ Esayrandiyy - Muy scone, does med 2vesed Yao limaid. Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did you request a poverty exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? [] Yes No if Yes, check which BOR you attended: ] March [I] July |] December if No, please explain: « 1 hovead Wad ee FRUMRS Ny opponent Ho be Seen) Dafe the BOR decision was issued: Usb ins) Tax year(s) dented: AOS Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal. Signature *required Petitioner 4f Attorney/Authorized Representatjve’s Signature: Ist lm DFE. Le JO
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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Phone: (313) 224-3035 ad ar Ravlaw Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 Fax: (313) 224-4576 Detroit, Michigan 48226 www. detroitmi.gov December 9, 2025 DISTRICT: 1 ELLISON, CARMELITA 15895 BRAILE ST DETROIT MI 48223 RE: 2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: D-63953 Parcel ID: 22105651. Property Address: 15895 BRAILE Property Classification: 401 In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board of Review has considered your 2025 homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- described property. The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) Household Exceeds Income Guidelines * YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES.* If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form along with this notice to Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Before Appeal After Appeal 2025 Assessed Value 33300 33300 2025 Taxable Value 9255 9255 If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at 313-224-3035.
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Michigan Depariment of Treasury
618 (Rev. 11-12)
Petition to Board of Review
L-4035
This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary, however you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal
or the State Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review.
TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT
er's Name (Please Print or Type)
Petitioner's Name
(If Other than Owner. Please Print or Types)
Orpae Abas
& \ \ (SON
Bonde
Township or city
County
Deep
elo
The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified
agricultural property exemption of the following described property:
Property Identified P< code required. Property address & legal description optional)
QXOSLS] - \S8AS Bronte.
Protested ltem
] Assessed Value
LJ] Tentative Taxable Value
NA -Classification
I! Qualified Agricultural
Property
Exemption
1. PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT
pery
P
{Complete this section for a protest of assessed value and/or tentative taxable value)
Assessed Amount
Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value
Tentative Taxable Value
Year,
Poo
9sn0o
OSs
Qos”
2. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION
{Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in
accordance with Section 211.34c¢ of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular
classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.)
Classification of property on this year's assessment roll
siden)
Aol
Classification should be (check one of the following):
[1 Agricultural
[7] Industrial
[_] Timber Cutover
[7] utility (Personal Property Only)
[1 commercial
Eresidential
[| Developmental
3. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
(If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage ofPage 5
For
These are text excerpts, not the complete document. Text recognition and reading order can contain errors. Check the PDF for complete wording, formatting, and context.