Fred D Cotterman, Petitioner V City Of Lansing, 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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

The petition was not filed within 35 days after the final decision, ruling, or determination. 

See MCL 211.7cc and MCL 205.762a(2). 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 

motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral 

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

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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: September 23, 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,

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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 

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] 

 

 

 

 

Frederick D Cotterman

25-002718

Jennifer Czeiszperger

Frederick D Cotterman

9/08/2025

Request for in person hearing form

Jennifer Czeiszperger

Email address - jennifer.czeiszperger@lansingmi.gov

Frederick D Cotterman

Frederick D Cotterman

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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 

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] 

 

 

 

 

Frederick D Cotterman

25-002718

Jennifer Czeiszperger

Frederick D Cotterman

9/08/2025

Request for in person hearing form

Jennifer Czeiszperger

Email address - jennifer.czeiszperger@lansingmi.gov

Frederick D Cotterman

Frederick D Cotterman

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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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002718 

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received request for in person hearing 

(“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of 

that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has 

been filed.1 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken 

unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. 

If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file 

the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was 

served on the opposing party.

Entered: August 26, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

1 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 25-002718 

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received request for in person hearing 

(“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of 

that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has 

been filed.2 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken 

unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. 

If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file 

the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was 

served on the opposing party.

Entered: August 26, 2025

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

2 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Frederick Cotterman 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.25-002718 

City of Lansing 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Jennifer Czeiszperger 

states that on 8/21/25 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Answer 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

MTT P.O Box 30232, Lansing MI 48909 

AND 

Frederick Cotterman 

6211 Lerner Way 

Lansing, MI 48911 

[Signature of pefson who is serving/mailing 

Copy] 

Jennifer Czeiszperger, MMAO 

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

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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 ANSWER FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

MTT DOCKET NO. 25-002718 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

City of Lansing 

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

{} 

First Name 

m.I 

Last Name 

Jennifer 

Czeiszperger 

"mem 

City of Lansing 

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

124 W Michigan Ave, 3rd Floor 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lansing 

SE 

Telephone erg 1 7-483-4 1 36 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

jennifer.czeiszperger@lansingmi.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number: 

33-01-05-10-226-071 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a 

Separate sheet if necessary. 

O Yes 

O 

No 

Not Applicable 

Classification of Property: 

~~ Real 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

J 

Commercial] 

Industrial (J 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover [J 

Developmental [J 

Utility [J (check one) 

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

[| Yes 

No

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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 Your Answer to this Appeal 

PRE audit letter was sent on April 1, 2025 to the property address. The letter was 

returned by USPS indicating addresee moved and left no address. 

It should also be 

noted that the audit letter was initiated due to the assessment notice also being returned 

as unable to forward NDAA (not deliverable as addressed). Based on receiving two 

documents returned via USPS as undeliverable, the denial was processed. Please see 

the attached audit leter and denial notice. 

Based on the above information the Respondent respectfully requests that the denial be 

upheld. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

List the tax year(s) denied: 

2025 

Check what action prompted this appeal: 

Notice of Denial of Principal Residence Exemption 

|] Denial by Board of Review 

[_] Denial by Dept. of Treasury 

[] Other 

If you checked “other” above explain: 

If Petitioner is

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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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 31, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 13, 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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that Petitioner 

was held in default on July 31, 2025, and the default has been timely cured. The 

documents curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on 

the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and 

clicking on the document link next to the line item entry for the documents. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By_________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: August 13, 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

Fred D Cotterman, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING

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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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

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 13, 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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

City Of Lansing,

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 13, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the

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STATE OF

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Response to ORDER OF DEFAULT

MTT Docket No. 25-002718 

To Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did 

not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board 

of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by

TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order.

I did file a response to this issue in my original Filing. We never received any of the copies 

that you are requesting from the City Assessor. When I asked for Copies later, they said there

were none. They would not give us any copies. 

We were on vacation from November 2024 until May of 2025. Traveling South for the Winter. 

We got home in May and did not know that this action had been taken against us. We found 

out when I received my Tax Statement in July of this year.

We had someone checking our mail during our absent and never knew there was a problem. 

This Peron just stopped checking the mail in March and never inform us of his actions. When

we got home, we found our mailbox had been torn off and was setting on the front porch. We 

then when to the Post Office to find our mail, and they told us our mail was being sent back 

because of the mailbox not being there. This happened in Mid-March. The Assessor sent us 

a routine Assessment letter in March which was sent back to them. They then sent out 

another notice in Mid-April saying that we had 30 Days to respond to this letter or our house 

would be considered vacant, and they would remove our homestead property tax exemption. 

When I tried to explain to them what had happened, they refused to work with us.

Thank You 

Fred Cotterman

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Response to ORDER OF DEFAULT

MTT Docket No. 25-002718 

To Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair 

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did 

not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board 

of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by

TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order.

I did file a response to this issue in my original Filing. We never received any of the copies 

that you are requesting from the City Assessor. When I asked for Copies later, they said there

were none. They would not give us any copies. 

We were on vacation from November 2024 until May of 2025. Traveling South for the Winter. 

We got home in May and did not know that this action had been taken against us. We found 

out when I received my Tax Statement in July of this year.

We had someone checking our mail during our absent and never knew there was a problem. 

This Peron just stopped checking the mail in March and never inform us of his actions. When

we got home, we found our mailbox had been torn off and was setting on the front porch. We 

then when to the Post Office to find our mail, and they told us our mail was being sent back 

because of the mailbox not being there. This happened in Mid-March. The Assessor sent us 

a routine Assessment letter in March which was sent back to them. They then sent out 

another notice in Mid-April saying that we had 30 Days to respond to this letter or our house 

would be considered vacant, and they would remove our homestead property tax exemption. 

When I tried to explain to them what had happened, they refused to work with us.

Thank You 

Fred Cotterman

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P.O. BOX 30440 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909 

www.michigan.gov/pre • 517-335-7487 

5647 (Rev. 04-19) 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

 

 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY 

LANSING 

 

RACHAEL EUBANKS 

STATE TREASURER 

 

 

 

July 31, 2025 

 

 

 

 

Chief Clerk 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

 

 

Re: 

Fred Cotterman v Michigan Department of Treasury 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718 

 

Dear Chief Clerk: 

 

Enclosed please find Respondent Michigan Department of Treasury’s Principal Residence 

Exemption Appeal Answer Form and Request to be Dismissed as a Party along with a 

Proof of Service for the above-mentioned file. 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at (517) 241-

2904. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quale Williams 

Departmental Representative 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enclosures 

 

cc: 

Fred Cotterman

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

FRED COTTERMAN, 

 

Petitioner, 

 

v 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No.25-002718 

 

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, 

 

Respondent. 

______________________________________/ 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

 

Quale Williams, says that on July 31, 2025 he served a copy of the Respondent’s Principal 

Residence Exemption Appeal Answer Form and Request to be Dismissed as a Party 

along with this Proof of Service relative to the above-captioned matter by depositing the 

same in a receptacle of the United States Post office in the City of Lansing, Michigan, 

enclosed in an envelope bearing postage fully prepaid, plainly addressed as follows: 

 

Fred Cotterman 

6211 Lerner Way 

Lansing, MI 48911 

 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

____________________________ 

Quale Williams 

Departmental Analyst

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

ORLENE HAWKS 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 225-002718 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. 

Notice of Denial or Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

Unit of Government 

PRE Unit 

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Quale 

Williams 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

430 West Allegan 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Lansing 

MI 

48922 

Telephone Number 

Fax Number 

517-241-2904 

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

williamsq2@michigan.gov 

Section 3: Subject Property Information 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 

33-01-05-10-226-071 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels are adjoining (i.e. touch). 

[J Yes 

[J No 

[#4 Not Applicable 

Classification of Property:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002718

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Unit of Government

Michigan Department of Treasury (MDT)

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

First Name

Quale

M.I.

Last Name

Williams

Firm Name (if any)

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

430 W Allegan

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48922

Telephone Number

517-241-2904

Fax Number

E-mail Address

williamsq2@michigan.gov

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number(s):

33-01-05-10-226-070

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list which parcels are adjoining.

 

Classification of Property: Real

Residential

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

Dept not a party.

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

List the tax year(s) denied:

2025

Check what action prompted this appeal:

Local Unit

If you checked “other” above, explain:

If Petitioner is appealing from a Board of Review denial, check which Board of Review took action: 

List the date the Principal Residence Exemption or Qualified Agricultural Exemption was denied:

July 31, 2025

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Quale Williams

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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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

Michigan Department of Treasury,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that:

Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of 

action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment 

notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 

14 days of the entry of this order.

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated 

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i 

Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a 

motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee).

By:_______________________________

Entered: July 31, 2025

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

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

i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service 

postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible 

postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by 

commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial 

service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the 

submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.

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MTT Docket No. 25-002718

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A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on 

that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. 

on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a 

holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal 

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

Michigan Department of

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MTT

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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

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Fred

M.I.

D

Last Name/Company Name

Cotterman

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911

Telephone Number

810-223-5618

Fax Number

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

fcotter2@aol.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Fred

M.I.

D

Last Name

Cotterman

Firm Name (if any)

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911

Telephone Number

8102235618

Fax Number

E-mail Address

fcotter2@aol.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

33-01-05-10-226-071

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel 

form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-

contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted.

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

Lansing

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48911

Taxing Authority:

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

County:

Ingham

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

We bought and moved to 6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi, in Sept 2024, and the property was homesteaded. We left to go South for the winter, leaving in November of 

2024 and returning in May of 2025. Six months. We did have our realtor checking our mail. But went we got home we found the mailbox had been ripped off and 

set on the front porch. We then went to the Post Office looking for our mail but there was none. Our realtor never said anything about this. We know he was 

checking it at first but had no idea that he had apparently stopped checking it. In July we received our Summer Tax bill. The bill was for 7,064.50 and the homestead 

exemption had been removed. We call the Assessor's office and was told that they removed the Home Stead Exemption and had listed our house as vacant property. 

They said they had mailed out our yearly assessment form in March, but it had been returned by the Post Office. Then they sent us a form giving us 30 days to 

respond that

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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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

Michigan Department of Treasury,

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: July 31, 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

Fred D Cotterman,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002718

Michigan Department of Treasury,

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: July 31, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify

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Tax Year 

2024 

Tax Rate 

2.014% 

PROPERTY 

TAXES 

$2,550.13 

$2,550.13 

$2,550.13 

$2,458 

$2,290 

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$59,800 

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3.74% 

$55,700 

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$52,700 

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5.58% 

$49,400 

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$46,400 

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Tax Year 

2024 

Tax Rate 

2.014% 

PROPERTY 

TAXES 

$2,550.13 

$2,550.13 

$2,550.13 

$2,458 

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$69,100 

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0% 

$59,800 

7.36% 

3.74% 

$55,700 

5.69% 

7.34% 

$52,700 

6.68% 

5.58% 

$49,400 

6.47% 

0% 

$46,400 

4.27% 

2.02% 

$44,500 

12.94% 

-23.25% 

$39,400 

5.91% 

18.58% 

$37,200 

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48911 

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Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$82,900 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,433.49 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$3,051.69 

0% 

$75,700 

15.05% 

2022 

$3,051.69 

0% 

$65,800 

7.52% 

2021 

$3,051.69 

3.28% 

$61,200 

6.25% 

2020 

$2,954 

6.57% 

$57,600 

6.27% 

2019 

$2,772 

4.76% 

$54,200 

5.65% 

2018 

$2,646.18 

0% 

$51,300 

4.06% 

2017 

$2,646.18 

12.26% 

$49,300 

12.3% 

2016 

$2,357.34 

-0.38% 

$43,900 

4.03%

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Tax Year 

2024 

Tax Rate 

2.014% 

PROPERTY 

TAXES 

$2,700.67 

$2,700.67 

$2,700.67 

$2,604 

$2,425 

$2,297.33 

$2,297.33 

$2,251.59 

48911 Ru/jd +45 29 

CHANGE 

0% 

0% 

3.69% 

7.38% 

5.57% 

0% 

2.04% 

1.35% 

[350 sqft 

Assessed Value 

$87,900 

Tax Amount 

$3,619.41 

TAX 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

$81,100 

29.97% 

$62,400 

5.58% 

$59,100 

5.72% 

$55,900 

6.68% 

$52,400 

6.29% 

$49,300 

4.23% 

$47,300 

12.89% 

$41,900 

6.08% 

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Property Tax Info for 

6137 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

48911 

jfuild 965 

Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$81,400 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,116.22 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$2,733.29 

0% 

$74,100 

15.78% 

2022 

$2,733.29 

0% 

$64,000 

7.56% 

2021 

$2,733.29 

3.72% 

$59,500 

5.5% 

2020 

$2,635 

7.33% 

$56,400 

6.62% 

2019 

$2,455 

5.59% 

$52,900 

4.34% 

2018 

$2,325.18 

0% 

$50,700 

4.32% 

2017 

$2,325.18 

2.06% 

$48,600 

13.02% 

2016 

$2,278.88 

1.33% 

$43,000 

7.5%

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6218 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

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48911 

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Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$78,700 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,116.93 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$2,733.96 

0% 

$71,500 

15.88% 

2022 

$2,733.96 

0% 

$61,700 

5.47% 

2021 

$2,733.96 

8.93% 

$58,500 

3.54% 

2020 

$2,509 

7.36% 

$56,500 

11% 

2019 

$2,337 

5.6% 

$50,900 

5.38% 

2018 

$2,213.65 

0% 

$48,300 

4.32% 

2017 

$2,213.65 

2.03% 

$46,300 

13.2% 

2016 

$2,169.68 

1.36% 

$40,900 

7.63%

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6144 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

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48911 f2uifr 1959 

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sqft 

Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$79,000 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$2,788.58 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT

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Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

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PROPERTY 

TAX 

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TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

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$69,100 

15.55% 

2022 

$2,550.13 

0% 

$59,800 

7.36% 

2021 

$2,550.13 

3.74% 

$55,700 

5.69% 

2020 

$2,458 

7.34% 

$52,700 

6.68% 

2019 

$2,290 

5.58% 

$49,400 

6.47% 

2018 

$2,169.06 

0% 

$46,400 

4.27% 

2017 

$2,169.06 

2.02% 

$44,500 

12.94% 

2016 

$2,126.03 

-23.25% 

$39,400 

5.91% 

2015 

$2,770.78 

18.58% 

$37,200 

-3.88%

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Assessed Value 

2024 

$82,900 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,433.49 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$3,051.69 

0% 

$75,700 

15.05% 

2022 

$3,051.69 

0% 

$65,800 

7.52% 

2021 

$3,051.69 

3.28% 

$61,200 

6.25% 

2020 

$2,954 

6.57% 

$57,600 

6.27% 

2019 

$2,772 

4.76% 

$54,200 

5.65% 

2018 

$2,646.18 

0% 

$51,300 

4.06% 

2017 

$2,646.18 

12.26% 

$49,300 

12.3% 

2016 

$2,357.34 

-0.38% 

$43,900 

4.03%

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Tax Year 

2024 

Tax Rate 

2.014% 

PROPERTY 

TAXES 

$2,700.67 

$2,700.67 

$2,700.67 

$2,604 

$2,425 

$2,297.33 

$2,297.33 

$2,251.59 

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Assessed Value 

$87,900 

Tax Amount 

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ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

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$81,100 

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0% 

$62,400 

5.58% 

3.69% 

$59,100 

5.72% 

7.38% 

$55,900 

6.68% 

5.57% 

$52,400 

6.29% 

0% 

$49,300 

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2.04% 

$47,300 

12.89% 

1.35% 

$41,900 

6.08% 

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Property Tax Info for 

6137 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

48011 

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Ranch 

J3YE sqFt 

Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$81,400 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,116.22 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$2,733.29 

0% 

$74,100 

15.78% 

2022 

$2,733.29 

0% 

$64,000 

7.56% 

2021 

$2,733.29 

3.72% 

$59,500 

5.5% 

2020 

$2,635 

7.33% 

$56,400 

6.62% 

2019 

$2,455 

5.59% 

$52,900 

4.34% 

2018 

$2,325.18 

0% 

$50,700 

4.32% 

2017 

$2,325.18 

2.06% 

$48,600 

13.02% 

2016 

$2,278.88 

1.33% 

$43,000 

7.5%

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6218 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

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cHprieS 

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Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$78,700 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$3,116.93 

PROPERTY 

TAX 

YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT 

CHANGE 

2023 

$2,733.96 

0% 

$71,500 

15.88% 

2022 

$2,733.96 

0% 

$61,700 

5.47% 

2021 

$2,733.96 

8.93% 

$58,500 

3.54% 

2020 

$2,509 

7.36% 

$56,500 

11% 

2019 

$2,337 

5.6% 

$50,900 

5.38% 

2018 

$2,213.65 

0% 

$48,300 

4.32% 

2017 

$2,213.65 

2.03% 

$46,300 

13.2% 

2016 

$2,169.68 

1.36% 

$40,900 

7.63%

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Property Tax Info for 

6144 LERNER WAY LANSING MI 

Ranch 

48911 

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1134 

sqEt 

Tax Year 

Assessed Value 

2024 

$79,000 

Tax Rate 

Tax Amount 

2.014% 

$2,788.58 

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YEAR 

TAXES 

CHANGE 

ASSESSMENT

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CITY OF LANSING 

JULY 2025 

PROPERTY TAX BILLING 

Crystal Thomas, CPFIM, City Treasurer 

All payments must be received by 5 p.m. on or 

before the due date to be considered on time. 

’ 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

This tax is due by 5 p.m.: 

08/31/2025 

Payby mailto: 

CITY OF LANSING 

P.O. BOX 30516 

LANSING, MI 48909-8016 

Phone: 

517-483-4121 

DEPT 3201 

See reverse side for additional information™ 

TAX DETAIL 

Taxable Value:.101100, 

PROPERTY INFORMATION 

Property Assessed To: 

COTTERMAN FREDERICK &MOONEY,RAMONA 

6211 LERNER WAY 

LANSING MI 

48911-6004 

Prop 

#: 

33-01-05-10-226-071 

School: 

3020 

Prop Addr: 

6211 LERNER WAY 

TANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST 

OPERATING FISCAL YEARS 

The taxes on this bill will be used for governmental operations for the 

following fiscal year(s): 

01/01 

& 

A231 

07/01 

06/30 

07/01 

06/30 

10/01 

- | 

09/30 

Does 

NOT affect when the taxis 

due or its amount 

County. 

City: 

School 

State 

State Equalized Value; 

101100 

Class: 401 

PRE/MBT %: 

0.0000 

RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED 

DESCRIPTION 

LANSING OPER 

PUBLIC SAFETY 

LANS COM COLLEGE 

LANSING SCH DEBT 

LANSING SCH OPER 

LANSING SCH SINK 

INGHAM INTERMED 

STATE EDUCATION: 

INGHAM CNTY SUM 

STORM DRAIN 

MILLAGE 

19.44000 

3.50000, 

3.76110 

4.10000 

17.44780 

2.95750 

4.93780 

6.00000 

6.78070 

0.26000 

AMOUNT 

$1,965.38 

$353.85 

$380.24 

$414.51 

$1,763.97 

$299.00 

$499.21 

$606.60 

$685.52 

$26.28 

Pay Online 

CREDIT/DEBIT or eCheck 

With our online payment site 

www.pay.lansingmi.gov 

A $2.00 convenience 

fee is charged for all 

Total Tax 

Administration Fee 

$6,994.56 

$69.94 

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE 

$7,064.50 

processed payments. 

Credit/Debit card payments 

Failure to send. or receive a tax notice does not in any way 

prejudice the City's right to collect or enforce the payment of 

any tax: See back of bill for more information. 

are charged an additional 2.98% processing fee: 

There is not a processing fee for eChecks. 

City NSF fees will be added for all returned eChecks 

— 

Confirm the parcel. numberand address of property to be paid, especially if 

you write'it on a check or pay by credit card. If you pay the tax on the 

wrong-parcél number, State of Michigan case law holds you responsible for 

the payment and we cannot issue a refund. 

Please detach along the dott 

Pay this tax to: 

City of Lansing — Dept 3201 

P.O. Box 30516 

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PLEASE RETURN THIS POR 

THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE 

Lansing, MI 48909-8016 

Payment may be made at any MSU Federal 

Due by 5 p.m.: 

08/31/2025 

A 3% Penalty will be added after the due date. 

Credit Union Branch. 

Visit msufcu.org/col for full details. 

Summer 2025 

Tax for Prop # 33-01-05-10-226-071 

Property Addr: 

11 LERNER WAY 

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¥: COTTERMAN FREDERICK & MOONEY 

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Bt RAMONA 

6211 LERNER WAY 

LANSING MI 

48911-6004 

s17-334 -44§% 

Make Check Payable To: 

LANSING CITY TREASURER 

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $7,064.50 

Amount Remitted: 

4071,21202533010510226071000704500 

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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

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Notice of Denial or 

Board of Review Decision) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be placed in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Fred

M.I.

D

Last Name/Company Name

Cotterman

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911

Telephone Number

810-223-5618

Fax Number

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

fcotter2@aol.com

Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Fred

M.I.

D

Last Name

Cotterman

Firm Name (if any)

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

City or Town

Lansing

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48911

Telephone Number

8102235618

Fax Number

E-mail Address

fcotter2@aol.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

33-01-05-10-226-071

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? If yes, use the attached multiple parcel 

form for information regarding any contiguous parcels. If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-

contiguous or non-adjoining parcels or you will be defaulted.

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

6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi

Lansing

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

48911

Taxing Authority:

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

County:

Ingham

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

We bought and moved to 6211 Lerner Way Lansing Mi, in Sept 2024, and the property was homesteaded. We left to go South for the winter, leaving in November of 

2024 and returning in May of 2025. Six months. We did have our realtor checking our mail. But went we got home we found the mailbox had been ripped off and 

set on the front porch. We then went to the Post Office looking for our mail but there was none. Our realtor never said anything about this. We know he was 

checking it at first but had no idea that he had apparently stopped checking it. In July we received our Summer Tax bill. The bill was for 7,064.50 and the homestead 

exemption had been removed. We call the Assessor's office and was told that they removed the Home Stead Exemption and had listed our house as vacant property. 

They said they had mailed out our yearly assessment form in March, but it had been returned by the Post Office. Then they sent us a form giving us 30 days to 

respond that

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