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Floor & Decor Outlets Of America LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Dearborn Respondent

Petitioner
Floor & Decor Outlets Of America LLC
Respondent
City Of Dearborn

Case overview

Docket number
26-001327-TT
Status
Answer Due
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Wayne
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
5Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded10/21/2026Not recordedDownload
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4Proof of service of petition was received.PETNot recorded09/21/2026Not recordedDownload
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3Petition has been verifiedPET108/06/2026Not recordedDownload
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2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/06/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/24/2026$600.00Download
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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, LLC, 

MTT Docket No. 26-001327 

Petitioner, 

Tax ID# 82 09 131 01 022 

vs. 

City of Dearborn, 

Respondent. 

Peter Ellenson (P47383) 

Aaron P. Powers 

Law Office of Peter Ellenson, P.C. 

WCA ASSESSING 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

38110 Executive Dr., Ste. 200 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

Westland, MI 48185 

(248) 406-4443 

(734) 331-3980 

Attorney for Petitioner 

Authorized Representative for Respondent 

RESPONDENT’S ANSWER TO PETITION 

NOW COMES Respondent, City of Dearborn, by and through its representative, WCA Assessing, and in answer to the 

Petition filed herein, states as follows: 

1. Denies. According to Respondent’s assessing records, the owner of record for the subject property is 

AMS Ford 2, LLC. 

2. Denies. According to Respondent’s assessing records, the owner’s mailing address is 22274 Cherry 

Hill, Dearborn, MI 48124. 

. Admits. 

. Admits. 

. Admits. 

. Admits that Petitioner challenges the property’s true cash and taxable values, but denies that the 

established assessed and taxable values are incorrect. 

7. Admits. 

8. Admits. 

9. Admits. The 2026 true cash value is $6,830,000, assessed value is $3,415,000, and taxable value is 

$3,161,000. 

AN 

Ln 

BAW

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10. Denies. Respondent maintains that the established assessed and taxable values are accurate and 

supported by the assessment records. 

11. Denies. 

12. Denies. Respondent requests that the Tribunal affirm the established 2026 assessed and taxable 

values. 

13. Denies. Respondent maintains that the subject property is properly assessed in accordance with 

Michigan law and denies that the established assessment is excessive. 

Respondent maintains that the 2026 assessed value of $3,415,000 represents 50% of the established true 

cash value of $6,830,000. Respondent relies upon the property record card and assessment records 

supporting the 2026 assessment. 

WHEREFORE, Respondent, City of Dearborn, asserts that the requested reduction is not supported and 

requests that the Tribunal deny the requested relief, affirm Respondent’s 2026 assessed and taxable 

values, subject to county and state equalization, and grant any other appropriate relief. 

Dated: October 21, 2026 

Respectfully Submitted, 

WCA Assessing 

/s/ Aaron P. Powers 

Aaron P. Powers 

Representative for Respondent 

38110 Executive Drive, Ste. 200 

Westland, Michigan 48185 

(734) 331-3980 

MT Tappeals@wcaassessing.com

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PROOF OF SERVICE 

The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she, Haley B. Johnson, placed in 

the United States Mail, postage prepaid, a copy of the following, properly addressed: 

DATE: 

October 21, 2026 

DOCUMENT: 

Respondent’s Answer to Petition 

MTT Docket No. 26-001327 

ADDRESSEE(S): 

Peter Ellenson (P47383) 

Law Office of Peter Ellenson, P.C. 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

Haley B. (Bi 

October 21, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001327

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

City Of Dearborn (WAYNE)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Aaron

M.I.

P

Last Name

Powers

Firm Name (if any)

WCA Assessing

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

38110 Executive Dr.

STE 200

City or Town

Westland

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48185

Telephone Number

7343313980

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

MTTappeals@wcaassessing.com

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Aaron P Powers

/s/

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______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

_______________________________ 

_______________________________ 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

_____________________________, 

Petitioner(s) 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

v 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

___________________________________ states that on ___________________ he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

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

[Provide name and address of the following entities] 

1. Assessor (via certified mail): 

2. City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

3. County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

4. County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

5. Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 

6. State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

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

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 

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, LLC

26-001327

City of Dearborn

Peter Ellenson

September 21, 2026

Dearborn Assessor, 16901 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126

Dearborn Clerk, 16901 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

Wayne County Equalization Director, 500 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226

Wayne County Clerk, 400 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226

Secretary of the Board, Dearborn Schools, 18700 Audette St., Dearborn, MI 

48124-4222 

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Peter Ellenson

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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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-001327

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Floor & Decor - Dearborn - POS 2026 ET Petition

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

FLOOR & DÉCOR OUTLETS 

 

 

 

MTT Dkt. No. 

OF AMERICA, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 82 09 131 01 022 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF DEARBORN, 

 

 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

 

 

 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

 

 

 

 

LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 

 

 

NOW COMES Petitioner, FLOOR & DÉCOR OUTLETS OF AMERICA, LLC, 

through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 

1. 

Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following 

parcel number: 82 09 131 01 022 located at 1300 Shehadi Court, Dearborn, MI 48126. 

2. 

Petitioner’s principal office address is 2500 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 

30339. 

3. 

Respondent City of Dearborn assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes 

associated with the subject parcel. 

4. 

The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 

5. 

The subject property is located in Wayne County. 

6. 

This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values.

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7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026. 

8. 

No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property. 

9. 

The values for the subject property as established by the Respondent are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

6,830,000 

 

 

3,415,000 

 

 

3,161,000 

 

10. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

4,000,000 

 

 

2,000,000 

 

 

2,000,000 

 

11. 

The values in dispute for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

2,830,000 

 

 

1,415,000 

 

 

1,161,000 

 

12. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to 

correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or 

on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 

13. 

The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 

50% of the true cash value of the subject property. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

/s/ Peter Ellenson 

_______________________________ 

 

Date: May 24, 2026 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, LLC

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

2500 Windy Ridge Parkway SE

City or Town

Atlanta

State

Georgia

ZIP Code

30339

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Peter

M.I.

Last Name

Ellenson

Firm Name (if any)

Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC

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

30500 Northwestern Highway

Suite 500

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48334-3177

Telephone Number

2487031134

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

1300 Shehadi Court

Dearborn

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48126

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) 

County

Wayne

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.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

82 09 131 01 022

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

3415000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

3161000

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

4000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

2000000

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

2000000

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052486726936

Supporting Waiver 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

Floor & Decor Outlets of America LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001327

City Of Dearborn, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 6, 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

Floor & Decor Outlets of America LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001327

City Of Dearborn, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 6, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

FLOOR & DÉCOR OUTLETS 

 

 

 

MTT Dkt. No. 

OF AMERICA, LLC, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

 

 

 

 

Parcel No. 82 09 131 01 022 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY OF DEARBORN, 

 

 

 

 

 

Respondent. 

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

 

 

 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

 

 

 

 

LAW OFFICE OF PETER ELLENSON, P.C. 

 

 

Attorney for Petitioner 

 

 

 

 

 

30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 500 

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com 

______________________________________/ 

 

 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL TAX PETITION – TY 2026 

 

 

NOW COMES Petitioner, FLOOR & DÉCOR OUTLETS OF AMERICA, LLC, 

through its attorney, PETER ELLENSON, and states as follows in support of this Petition: 

1. 

Petitioner is a party in interest with respect to the property taxes for the following 

parcel number: 82 09 131 01 022 located at 1300 Shehadi Court, Dearborn, MI 48126. 

2. 

Petitioner’s principal office address is 2500 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Atlanta, GA 

30339. 

3. 

Respondent City of Dearborn assesses and collects the ad valorem property taxes 

associated with the subject parcel. 

4. 

The subject property is classified as commercial improved (201). 

5. 

The subject property is located in Wayne County. 

6. 

This appeal involves the property’s true cash and taxable values.

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7. 

The tax year at issue is 2026. 

8. 

No Board of Review protest was required or filed for the property. 

9. 

The values for the subject property as established by the Respondent are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

6,830,000 

 

 

3,415,000 

 

 

3,161,000 

 

10. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

4,000,000 

 

 

2,000,000 

 

 

2,000,000 

 

11. 

The values in dispute for the subject property are: 

True Cash Value 

 

Assessed Value 

 

Taxable Value 

2,830,000 

 

 

1,415,000 

 

 

1,161,000 

 

12. 

Petitioner requests that this Honorable Tribunal order the assessing entity to 

correct its tax rolls to reflect taxable, assessed and state equalized values as indicated above (or 

on the attached supplement) to issue refunds as appropriate, and to pay interest and costs. 

13. 

The basis for the requested relief is that the assessed and taxable values exceed 

50% of the true cash value of the subject property. 

 

Respectfully submitted, 

 

/s/ Peter Ellenson 

_______________________________ 

 

Date: May 24, 2026 

PETER ELLENSON (P 47383) 

Attorney for Petitioner 

248 406 4443 

peter@ellensonlaw.com

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, LLC

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

2500 Windy Ridge Parkway SE

City or Town

Atlanta

State

Georgia

ZIP Code

30339

Telephone Number

2484064443

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Peter

M.I.

Last Name

Ellenson

Firm Name (if any)

Law Office of Peter Ellenson, PC

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

30500 Northwestern Highway

Suite 500

City or Town

Farmington Hills

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48334-3177

Telephone Number

2487031134

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)

peter@ellensonlaw.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

Property Address (No., Street, City, ST, ZIP) [If multiple, list first property’s address]

1300 Shehadi Court

Dearborn

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48126

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Dearborn (WAYNE) 

County

Wayne

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.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

82 09 131 01 022

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

3415000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

3161000

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

4000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

2000000

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

2000000

Fee Information

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.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Peter Ellenson

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052486726936

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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