Heather Branham, Petitioner V Township Of Onondaga, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Heather Branham
- Respondent
- Township Of Onondaga
Case overview
- Docket number
- 25-003669-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 10/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/24/2025 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 08/26/2025 | $0.00 | Download |
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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 Heather Branham, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Township Of Onondaga, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the
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MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Page 2 of 7 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the record on appeal. There is no certification fee. By:___________________________________ Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair Entered: October 24, 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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Heather Branham 3989 Silver St Eaton Rapids , MI 48827
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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 Heather Branham, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Township Of Onondaga, Respondent. ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case. APPEAL RIGHTS If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the
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MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Page 5 of 7 motion. Responses to motions for reconsideration are prohibited and there are no oral arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal. Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of
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STATE
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MTT
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RECEIVED
AUG.2¢ 2025
M
By)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ICHIGAN Tax TRIE
Ey
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON
BRIA, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant
to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice glving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, If applicable. If you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
MI...
gt Name/Company Name
Weal her
[=
ranhounn
Malling Address (No,, S{reet, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
2059
5 ver
St
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
y
Eat Rapids
MI
44527
fretephone Number
Fax Number
(BU) 35L - 09a
—
E-l sl Nal (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
Te
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
"T- Fax Number
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT
to send all corespondenss dg smal)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if
you are appealing more than one parce, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels are you
Yes*
[] No
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parce! form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DFA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that appiy)
[J True Cash and Taxable Value
We poverty Exemption
[J Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value
[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[| Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a
[OJ Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption}
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
A was
donded pouerty ovemplion and
Twas
wo Hun Lhe
theory
[Fonts
“+o be approved
Section 6; Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
ra
Did you protest tha assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 0 Yes
Ni
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: Od March
a July
[| December
gh check the applicable reason(s):
Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
[mn] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
[] Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission OrderPage 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Identification Number:
2313-13
\
1-350 = p1Q
Classification of Property:
\
Personal
(check one)
/
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Res{deptial
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
uy
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
1,300
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
HO, DI
What do you believe Is the falr market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
15 000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This Is your contention of Assessed Value.
=1, 500
If you beliéve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
37,500
Section 8: Classification Information *only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
=
1!
2513-1 5-17-3801 2
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Ri
Ip
Pergonal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial Sa
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
vy
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
TR
ve
“Bl
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial Reg
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utllity
(check one)
If improved property, how is the
property currently being used?
Home stead
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? [| Yes ad No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? Yes O No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention, If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 wlll be added for each additional parcel belng appealed, not to exceed a totat filing fee of $1,000, If your property Is residential property (see MCL 208.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxabie Value In contention 1s: Filing Fee ls: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000,00 $300.00 If your property Is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Valua or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. W your property Is NOT residential property and the State Equaiized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small
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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 Heather Branham, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Township Of Onondaga, 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 24, 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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Heather Branham 3989 Silver St Eaton Rapids , MI 48827
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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 Heather Branham, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Township Of Onondaga, 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 24, 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 Heather Branham, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 25-003669 Township Of Onondaga, 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 24, 2025 PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk
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Page 1
RECEIVED
AUG.2¢ 2025
M
By)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ICHIGAN Tax TRIE
Ey
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON
BRIA, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM
VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL
Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or
Non-Property tax disputes.
Pursuant
to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice glving rise to the appeal
(e.g. Board of Review Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, If applicable. If you do not
submit this document, you may be held in default.
Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information
First Name
MI...
gt Name/Company Name
Weal her
[=
ranhounn
Malling Address (No,, S{reet, P.O. Box or Rural Route)
2059
5 ver
St
City or Town
State
ZIP Code
y
Eat Rapids
MI
44527
fretephone Number
Fax Number
(BU) 35L - 09a
—
E-l sl Nal (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via e-mail)
Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Firm Name (if any)
Address (No., Street, P.O, Box or Rural Route)
City or Town
Te
State
ZIP Code
Telephone Number
"T- Fax Number
E-mail Address (do not enter unless you want MTT
to send all corespondenss dg smal)
Section 3: Subject Property Information
How many
if
you are appealing more than one parce, are they contiguous or adjoining?
parcels are you
Yes*
[] No
appealing?
*If yes, use a multiple parce! form for information regarding any contiguous parcels.Page 2
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DFA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that appiy)
[J True Cash and Taxable Value
We poverty Exemption
[J Taxable Value Only (calculation)
[J Disabled Veterans Exemption
[1 Uncapping of Taxable Value
[1 Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (ESA)
[| Exemption from Taxation {other than the denial of a
[OJ Classification
Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Exemption}
Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
A was
donded pouerty ovemplion and
Twas
wo Hun Lhe
theory
[Fonts
“+o be approved
Section 6; Jurisdictional Issues
Year(s) you are appealing:
ra
Did you protest tha assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? 0 Yes
Ni
If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND attach the BOR decision: Od March
a July
[| December
gh check the applicable reason(s):
Not required to attend
Assessment Change Notice was not received by Petitioner
[mn] Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)
[] Appealing within 35 days of State Tax Commission OrderPage 3
STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 7: Valuation Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.
Parcel Identification Number:
2313-13
\
1-350 = p1Q
Classification of Property:
\
Personal
(check one)
/
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial
Res{deptial
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
uy
(check one)
Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:
1,300
Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:
HO, DI
What do you believe Is the falr market value (also known as True Cash Value)?
15 000
Multiply the True Cash Value by .6 and enter here. This Is your contention of Assessed Value.
=1, 500
If you beliéve the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.
37,500
Section 8: Classification Information *only the Mi Dep't of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*
Parcel Identification Number:
=
1!
2513-1 5-17-3801 2
Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:
Ri
Ip
Pergonal
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial Sa
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
vy
(check one)
What do you believe is the property’s classification?
TR
ve
“Bl
(check one)
Agricultural
Commercial
Industrial Reg
Timber-Cutover
Developmental
Utllity
(check one)
If improved property, how is the
property currently being used?
Home stead
If improved property, for what use was the property designed?
Veme fendPage 4
STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Fee Information Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? [| Yes ad No Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption or Disabled Veterans Exemption? Yes O No If you answered yes to either or both of the above questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees. The filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention, If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value In contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 wlll be added for each additional parcel belng appealed, not to exceed a totat filing fee of $1,000, If your property Is residential property (see MCL 208.762) and the State Equalized Value or Taxabie Value In contention 1s: Filing Fee ls: $100,000.00 and under $125.00 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00 $Over $500,000,00 $300.00 If your property Is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and the State Equalized Valua or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is: $100,000.00 and under $250.00 * Plus $26.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. W your property Is NOT residential property and the State Equaiized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for Small
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