Record Finder / 25-002053-TT
Michigan

Jacob Grant, Petitioner V Township Of Ypsilanti, Respondent

Petitioner
Jacob Grant
Respondent
Township Of Ypsilanti

Case overview

Docket number
25-002053-TT
Status
Hearing Set - SC
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Washtenaw
Judge
Anger, Rosemary

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
12Adjournment OrderNot recordedNot recorded09/15/2026Not recordedDownload
11Proof of Service of Misc Documents was received.Not recordedNot recorded08/17/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
10Evidence was received.Not recordedNot recorded08/17/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
9Notice of HearingNot recordedNot recorded07/14/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
8A hearing has been scheduledNot recordedNot recorded07/14/2026Not recordedNot recorded
7Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded08/01/2025Not recordedDownload
6Notice of FilingNot recordedNot recorded08/13/2025Not recordedDownload
5Order of Partial DismissalNot recordedNot recorded07/08/2025Not recordedDownload
4Petition has been verifiedPET107/08/2025Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded07/08/2025Not recordedDownload
2Attachments to the Petition were filedNot recordedNot recorded05/31/2025Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/31/2025$125.00Download

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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

Jacob Grant, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

 

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that a hearing commenced 

on September 15, 2026. At the hearing, the parties indicated that they were prepared to 

settle the case and that a hearing was not necessary. The Tribunal advised the parties 

to file a stipulation and adjourned the hearing. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the hearing is ADJOURNED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment (Stipulation) and the $25 filing fee, if applicable, within 14 days of entry of this 

order. 

If a stipulation is not timely filed, the Tribunal will reschedule the hearing in the normal 

course of scheduling. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 15, 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

Jacob Grant, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

 

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

ORDER OF ADJOURNMENT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that a hearing commenced 

on September 15, 2026. At the hearing, the parties indicated that they were prepared to 

settle the case and that a hearing was not necessary. The Tribunal advised the parties 

to file a stipulation and adjourned the hearing. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the hearing is ADJOURNED. 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment (Stipulation) and the $25 filing fee, if applicable, within 14 days of entry of this 

order. 

If a stipulation is not timely filed, the Tribunal will reschedule the hearing in the normal 

course of scheduling. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 15, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, BPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

Jacob Grant 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053 

Township of Ypsilanti 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Kathleen Manley 

states that on 8/17/2026 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Supplemental Data 

relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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

Jacob Grant 

9419 Bemis Rd 

Ypsilanti, MI 48197 

VASE" 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

Kathleen Manley

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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: 25-002053

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Misc Documents

Attachment File Name: 20260817112702159

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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: 25-002053

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: MTT 25-002053

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILANTI 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA REPORT 

Michigan Tax Tribunal # 25-002053 

LOCATED AT 

9419 BEMIS RD 

YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN 48197 

K-11-35-300-064 

OWNED BY 

 GRANT,JACOB H. 

DECEMBER 31, 2024 FOR 2025 ASSESSMENT 

AS OF: 

DECEMBER 31, 2025 FOR 2026 ASSESSMENT 

FOR 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILANTI 

7200 SOUTH HURON RIVER DRIVE 

YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN 48197-7099 

BY 

Kathleen Manley 

ASSESSORS OFFICE 

7200 SOUTH HURON RIVER DRIVE 

YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN 48197-7099 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILATI

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILANTI 

ASSESSING DEPARTMENT 

7200 South Huron River Drive 

Telephone 

(734)544-4000 

Vpsilant, Michigan 48197-7099 

Fax 

(734)484-5159 

8/17/2026 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

Regarding: 

Supplemental Data Report 

MTT Docket # 25-002053 

K-11-35-300-064 

9419 BEMIS RD 

Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 

Pursuant to the tules of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, pertinent market data has been compiled for a 

retrospective market comparison of the subject property identified above. 

Market value is defined as the most probable price in terms of cash a property should bring in a 

competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each 

acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. 

Based upon the market data provided herein, it has been determined that the most probable price of 

the subject property, K-11-35-300-064, as of December 31, 2024 for 2025 valuation and December 

31,2026 for 2026 valuation pet sales data: 

2025 Valuation 

390,253 

2026 Valuation 

392,778 

This report is supplemental evidence to the current appeal and the content is brief and consists of 

sales information that would be reviewed and analyzed like any potential buyer. The sales information 

shows the activity within the local market area. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Kathleen Manley, MAAO

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PURPOSE AND INTENDED USE OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA 

REPORT 

The purpose of this report is to provide a “Retrospective Matket Activity Comparison” to the subject 

property as of December 31 2025 and 2026 for the intended use of demonstrating the market sales activity 

within the market area. 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION 

K-11-35-300-064 - 

COMM AT THE SW CORNER OF SEC 35, TH S 89-53-21 E 1813.14 FT 

TO THE POB, TH N 00-13-09 E 502.37, TH § 89-53-21 E 144 FT, TH S 

00-13-09 W 502.37 FT, TH N 89-53-21 

W 144 FT TO THE POB. 13S 

R7E WASHTENAW COUNTY MI CONTAINING 1.66 +/- AC 

SPLIT ON 01/20/2004 FROM K -11-35-300-021; 

TAX AND ASSESSMENT DATA 

Property Assessment: 

K-11-35-300-064 

2025 

SEV: 

$188,600 

Taxable: 

$163,619 

2025 Summer Taxes: 

Paid- $5,172.25 

2025 Winter Taxes: 

 Paid- $3,097.82 

2026 

 S.E.V: 

$203,400 

Taxable: 

$168,036 

2026 Summer Taxes: 

Due- $5,455.05 

2025 Winter Taxes: 

N/A

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SITE ANALYSIS 

The following description of the subject site has been compiled from records of the Assessor’s 

Office. 

Size: 

Topography: 

Street Improvements: 

Utlities: 

Zoning: 

Home Description: 

The total subject site consists of 1 parcel. 

1.660 acres. The 

individual parcel is described as contained within the above legal 

descriptions. 

The subject property is flat and level with adjacent properties. There 

does not appear to be any drainage problems. 

Bemis Road is a 2 lane asphalt paved road. 

The subject property has access to public sewer, private well for 

water. 

The subject site property is zoned R-2 Residential. 

Subject is a 2356SF Ranch modular home with a 2356SF basement 

with rear deck. Home is on rectangular 1.66 acres on Bemis Road. 

Home has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Home built in 2005. 

Home was purchased in 2019 on a Land Contract sale. Transferred as 

a Warranty deed on 6 /2/2023. (see attached)

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Valuation notes: 

Standard 24-Month Study: 

Assessed Value (AV): 

True Cash Value (TCV): 

A comprehensive search of the immediate subject market area 

indicates a severe scarcity of recent, closed market transactions 

exhibiting similar gross living area (GLA), architectural style, and 

functional utility to the subject property.. Homes from Ypsilanti 

Township have been used. Home sales from outside the subject 

market of Ypsilanti Township are not available for use. 

The selected comparable properties

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PROPERTY

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

September 15, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

9:45 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

ACCESS CODE:

 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

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dokumento.

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MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Page 2 of 4

HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are

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MTT Docket

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

September 15, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

9:45 AM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

ACCESS CODE:

 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

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Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang 

dokumento.

1-248-509-0316

521269139

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MTT Docket No. 25-002053

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year

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MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 1. BROWN, DPA 

em 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM 

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL 

MTT DOCKET NO, 25-002053 

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.E 

Last Name 

Ypsilanti Township 

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

7200 S Huron River Dr 

City or Town 

State 

21P Code 

Ypsilanti 

MI 

48197 

rer 34-544-4000 

Email Address {do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email} 

assessing@ypsitownship.org 

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

) 

First Name 

Ml). 

Last Name 

Kathleen 

Manley 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

7200 S Huron River DR 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Ypsilanti 

MI 

48197 

Telephone Number 734-544-4000 

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

assessing@ypsitownship.org 

Section 3; Subject Property Information 

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

Yes 

[] 

No 

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? 

If not, list which parcels adjoin one another. 

1 Yes 

[I] No 

Not Applicable

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal 

- 

The respondent contends the 2025 assessed and taxable values are correct and were 

presented to the March Board of Review. 

Evidence to support the 2025 assessed and taxable values will be submitted prior fo the 

hearing in accordance with the Michigan Tax Tribunals rules of practice and procedure. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues 

{F PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES 

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [Hl] Yes 

No 

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [4 march 

[J July 

[J December 

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? Od Yes 

[| No 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer. 

if the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did It have authority? [] Yes 

[] No® 

If yes, cite the Board's authority. 

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? [ves 

no 

If yes, explain 

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

[1 ves 

No 

If so, what is the issue date? 

IF PETITIONER 1S APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? [I] Yes 

jr) No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: | March 

[1 

July 

[I] December 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner's Poverty Exemption: 

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS 

Did Petitioner request the exemption ata BOR? |_] Yes 

| | No 

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: O March 

[| July 

[Hl] December 

Tax Year(s} denied: 

List the date the exemption was denied: 

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt? 

iF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY 

What to you believe the classification should be: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

ml 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Section 6: Valuation Information use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check ene) 

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: 

188,600 

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: 

163,619 

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

377,200 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here, This is your

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small 

Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will 

receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email 

address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of 

the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that your hearing will likely be 

conducted by telephone). Please read the Notice of Hearing as it includes important 

information.

EVIDENCE: Parties are required to submit all evidence to the Tribunal and send a copy 

to the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents 

had been submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of 

Treasury. If the documents are not timely submitted to the Tribunal and served on the 

opposing party, the documents may be excluded. Documents may be filed with the 

Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Documents may be sent to the 

opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to service by e-mail.

Alternate Dispute Resolution Options

INFORMAL SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Parties have the option of handling this 

case through an informal settlement conference. An informal settlement conference 

is a meeting between the parties and/or their representatives to discuss the issues in a 

case in an effort to settle the case. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with 

a judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

NOTE: The parties may not request an informal settlement conference to discuss an 

appeal of a principal residence exemption that was denied by either the Michigan 

Department of Treasury or a County. Also, state taxes levied by the Michigan 

Department of Treasury, such as income taxes, are not subject to the informal 

settlement conference process.

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MEDIATION: Parties have the option of handling this case through mediation. 

Mediation is a voluntary process where a mediator facilitates communication between 

the parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a 

mutually acceptable settlement. This process may be an alternative to a hearing with a 

judge and may result in the parties’ filing a Joint Stipulation for Entry of Consent 

Judgment. Visit the Tribunal’s ADR webpage for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact the Tribunal by phone at (517) 335-9760 or 

email taxtrib@michigan.gov.

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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF FILING

TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the 

answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. 

Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 8, 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

1 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s assessment appeal is PARTIALLY DISMISSED. The 

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: July 8, 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

3 See Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

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 giving 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

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Jacob

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Grant

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

9419 Bemis Road

City or Town

Ypsilanti

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48197

Telephone Number

7345897860

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tracey@mormandolaw.com

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

First Name

Tracey

M.I.

A

Last Name

Guisbert

Firm Name (if any)

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

503 S. Saginaw

Suite 717

City or Town

Flint

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48502

Telephone Number

734-709-5207

Fax Number

734-550-0303

E-mail Address 

tracey@mormandolaw.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

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

9419 Bemis Road

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Ypsilanti

Michigan

48197

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Ypsilanti (WASHTENAW)

County 

Washtenaw

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The sales price/FMV of the subject property was $199,013 as evidenced by the mortgage, the deed, and the Washtenaw County records. The SEV/taxable value ia 

$99,506.50 and taxes should be calculated accordingly. In December 2024, the taxing authority backdated the property tax calculation to include tax years 2020, 

2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 using the erroneously inflated SEV. Then the taxing authority back-dated interest charges for those tax years resulting in an additional 

$3,223.63 as follows: 2020 interest assessed = $1,153.63; 2021 interest assessed = $899.47; 2022 interest assessed = $642.02; 2023 interest assessed = $528.51. 

Although property taxes were paid in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, it is unclear if those payments were applied when the taxing authority recalculated the taxes in 

December 2024. The property owner asks this body to take note that the taxing authority failed to timely process the Principal Residence Exemption Form 2368 

despite receiving it in or before May 2024.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: K-11-35-300-064

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

188600

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

163619

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

199013 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

99506.50

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of

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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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

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 8, 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

Jacob Grant,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002053

Township Of Ypsilanti,

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 8, 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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2025 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF YPSILANTI 

ASSESSORS OFFICE 

7200 S HURON RIVER DR 

YPSILANTI, MI 48197 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL. 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. 

Property address 

and legal description optional): 

K -11-35-300-064 

9419 BEMIS RD 

GRANT, JACOB H. 

9419 BEMIS RD 

COMM AT THE SW CORNER OF SEC 35, TH S 89-53-21 E 

YPSILANTI MI 48197 

1813.14 FT TO THE POB, TH N 00-13-09 E 502.37, TH S 89-53- 

21 E 144 FT, TH S 00-13-09 W 502.37 FT, THN 89-53-21 W 144 

FT TO THE POB. T3S R7E WASHTENAW COUNTY MI 

CONTAINING 1.66 +/- AC SPLIT ON 01/20/2004 FROM K -11- 

35-300-021; 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

K -11-35-300-064 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments 

ASSESSMENT DOES NOT EXCEED 50% OF MARKET VALUE 

( 2025 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

188,600 

[ 2025 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

188,600 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

[2025 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

163,619 

[2025 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

163,619 

| 2025 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call 734-544-4000 if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 

1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. 

Petition forms are available on this website. http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

If you are displeased with the decision of the Board of Review reguarding tentative taxable value, a further appeal may be made to the 

Michigan Tax Tribunal, P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, Mi. 48909 by May 31 for Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, 

Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal and Utility Personal Property by July 31 for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber - Cut 

Over Real, and Agricultural Personal Property. 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

P.O. Box 30232 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Property Classification appeals ONLY may be appealed to the State Tax Commission: 

State Tax Commission 

Classification Appeals 

P.O.Box 30471 

Lansing MI 48909

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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

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

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 giving 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

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Jacob

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Grant

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

9419 Bemis Road

City or Town

Ypsilanti

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48197

Telephone Number

7345897860

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tracey@mormandolaw.com

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

First Name

Tracey

M.I.

A

Last Name

Guisbert

Firm Name (if any)

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

503 S. Saginaw

Suite 717

City or Town

Flint

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48502

Telephone Number

734-709-5207

Fax Number

734-550-0303

E-mail Address 

tracey@mormandolaw.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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.

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

9419 Bemis Road

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Ypsilanti

Michigan

48197

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Ypsilanti (WASHTENAW)

County 

Washtenaw

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

Taxable Value Only (calculation), Uncapping of Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The sales price/FMV of the subject property was $199,013 as evidenced by the mortgage, the deed, and the Washtenaw County records. The SEV/taxable value ia 

$99,506.50 and taxes should be calculated accordingly. In December 2024, the taxing authority backdated the property tax calculation to include tax years 2020, 

2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 using the erroneously inflated SEV. Then the taxing authority back-dated interest charges for those tax years resulting in an additional 

$3,223.63 as follows: 2020 interest assessed = $1,153.63; 2021 interest assessed = $899.47; 2022 interest assessed = $642.02; 2023 interest assessed = $528.51. 

Although property taxes were paid in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, it is unclear if those payments were applied when the taxing authority recalculated the taxes in 

December 2024. The property owner asks this body to take note that the taxing authority failed to timely process the Principal Residence Exemption Form 2368 

despite receiving it in or before May 2024.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: K-11-35-300-064

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

188600

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

163619

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

199013 

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

99506.50

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of

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