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Michigan
Clifton Howard Petitioner V City Of Detroit Respondent
- Petitioner
- Clifton Howard
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-003891-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/26/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/21/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING RECEIVED AUG 2 4 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL. MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 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 First Name [XN Last Name/Company Name Clifton Howard Malling Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2480 Leslie City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48238 Telephone Number 31 3-867-71 31 ¢_howardjr48@yahoo.com Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to gend all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name MI. Last Name Firm Name (if any) 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 ematl) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parce Identification Number: 10003928 Properly Address (No., Street) 2480 Leslie City or Town Detroit County iy ayne State Mi ZiP Code 48238
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The July Board of Review partially granted a 25% reduction of our property tax. This presents a hardship on us due to our limited Social Security Disability income. Our reported income for two people living at our home is less this tax year than it was last tax year with the same amount of occupants and we were granted a full exemption for 2025 property taxes. | would like to request consideration for a full exemption for 2026 due to our limited income and our reported necessary household expenses. We appreciate the consideration that was shown to us in the past with full exemption for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Dld you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [3 No 1f Yes, check which BOR you attended: |] March suly [] Dacember If No, please explain: Date the BOR decision was issued: 07/30/2026 Tax year(s) denled: 2026 Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal, Signature ‘required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Bh) Hotantl gi.
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Phone: (313) 628-0722 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Fax: (313) 224-4576 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 www.detroitmi.gov Detroit, Michigan 48226 Board of Review 07/30/2026 HOWARD, CLIFTON JR 2480 LESLIE ST DETROIT MI 48238-3528 RE: 2026 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: J-07419 Parcel Number: 10003928. Property Address: 2480 LESLIE Property Classification: 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) District: © 05 ) In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, by REASON OF POVERTY, the July Board of Review has considered your 2026 homeowner's property exemption application regarding the above described property. The homeowner's property exemption has been PARTIALLY GRANTED BY A 25% REDUCTION. You are responsible for paying the REMAINDER OF THE 2026 SUMMER AND WINTER TAXES for the above property. A further appeal of the assessed value and taxable value or a qualified exemption may be made within 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE to the Michigan Tax Tribunal online at ww.michigan.gov/taxtrib, or by mail to Michigan State Tax Tribunal, P.O. 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. You can also contact the Michigan Tax Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 if you have questions relating to filing a petition.” Teme ST Before Appeal After Appeal 2026 Assessed Value 40,000 30,000 2026 Taxable Value 13,137 9,853
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SC_Notice_of_Docket_Number.2026-10-26_15-23-02.pdfRead complete document text →
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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 Clifton Howard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003891 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: October 26, 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 Clifton Howard, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-003891 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: October 26, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING RECEIVED AUG 2 4 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL. MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 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 First Name [XN Last Name/Company Name Clifton Howard Malling Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2480 Leslie City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48238 Telephone Number 31 3-867-71 31 ¢_howardjr48@yahoo.com Emall Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to gend all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name MI. Last Name Firm Name (if any) 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 ematl) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parce Identification Number: 10003928 Properly Address (No., Street) 2480 Leslie City or Town Detroit County iy ayne State Mi ZiP Code 48238
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal The July Board of Review partially granted a 25% reduction of our property tax. This presents a hardship on us due to our limited Social Security Disability income. Our reported income for two people living at our home is less this tax year than it was last tax year with the same amount of occupants and we were granted a full exemption for 2025 property taxes. | would like to request consideration for a full exemption for 2026 due to our limited income and our reported necessary household expenses. We appreciate the consideration that was shown to us in the past with full exemption for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025. Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues Dld you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [3 No 1f Yes, check which BOR you attended: |] March suly [] Dacember If No, please explain: Date the BOR decision was issued: 07/30/2026 Tax year(s) denled: 2026 Fee Information There is no fee required for the filing of a poverty exemption appeal, Signature ‘required Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Bh) Hotantl gi.
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Phone: (313) 628-0722 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Fax: (313) 224-4576 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 105 www.detroitmi.gov Detroit, Michigan 48226 Board of Review 07/30/2026 HOWARD, CLIFTON JR 2480 LESLIE ST DETROIT MI 48238-3528 RE: 2026 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: J-07419 Parcel Number: 10003928. Property Address: 2480 LESLIE Property Classification: 401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) District: © 05 ) In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, by REASON OF POVERTY, the July Board of Review has considered your 2026 homeowner's property exemption application regarding the above described property. The homeowner's property exemption has been PARTIALLY GRANTED BY A 25% REDUCTION. You are responsible for paying the REMAINDER OF THE 2026 SUMMER AND WINTER TAXES for the above property. A further appeal of the assessed value and taxable value or a qualified exemption may be made within 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE to the Michigan Tax Tribunal online at ww.michigan.gov/taxtrib, or by mail to Michigan State Tax Tribunal, P.O. 30232, Lansing, Michigan 48909. You can also contact the Michigan Tax Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 if you have questions relating to filing a petition.” Teme ST Before Appeal After Appeal 2026 Assessed Value 40,000 30,000 2026 Taxable Value 13,137 9,853
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