Jesse P Medaugh Petitioner V City Of Grand Rapids 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

Jesse P Medaugh, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-002355

City Of Grand Rapids,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The issue in this case is already pending in another case and, as such, this appeal is 

duplicative and shall be dismissed. 

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.

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

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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: /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

Jesse P Medaugh, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-002355

City Of Grand Rapids,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that:

The issue in this case is already pending in another case and, as such, this appeal is 

duplicative and shall be dismissed. 

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.

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

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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: /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,

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Yes 

No 

*If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Property Address (No., Street) 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

Yes 

No 

Jesse

P

Medaugh

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids 

Mi

49503



Grand Rapids 

Kent

Mi

49503



5866107329

medaughj@mail.gvsu.edu

414118484038

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing 

Principal Residence Exemption 

Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

Board of Review 

Other 

If you checked “other” above, explain: 

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

Tax year(s) denied: 

Fee Information 

A filing fee of $25.00 is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for all tax years at issue on the 

date this petition is filed. 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ 



The city of Grand Rapids is claiming that I did not prove my residency while putting my 

house in my name. I completed this and proved my residency with a Consumers Energy 

bill in September of 2025. 



Jesse Medaugh

November of 2025

2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for completing this Small Claims petition form. For questions 

that are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal’s website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the completed form to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will 

receive notices and other documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Petitioner or Petitioner’s attorney or 

authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that 

email address to electronically serve all future notices and documents issued by the 

Tribunal. Once an email address is provided, a request to opt out of electronic service 

must be made in writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

 

How many parcels are you appealing: List the number of parcels being 

appealed. 

 

Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, 

indicate whether they are adjoining (i.e., next to each other). If multiple parcels 

are being appealed and they are not adjoining, you must file a separate petition 

for each non-adjoining parcel. 

 

Parcel Identification Number: List the parcel number of the property being 

appealed. Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

 

Classification of Property: Check the classification of the property being 

appealed. 

 

Property Address: Provide the address of the property being appealed. Include 

Street address, City or Town, County, State, and Zip Code.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

 

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

more: Indicate whether the property had a principal residence exemption of 50% 

or more for all tax years at issue on the date the petition was filed. 

 

Taxing Authority: Provide

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT 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

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jesse

M.I.

P

Last Name/Company Name

Medaugh

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

639 Leonard St NE

City or Town

Grand Rapids

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49503

Telephone Number

5866107329

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

jessemedaugh@choiceschools.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

41-14-18-484-038

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids

Michigan

49503

Taxing Authority:

Grand Rapids City Income Tax Dept (KENT)

County:

Kent

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Switched my house from being in my dads name to my name in the winter of 2024. Sent in documentation in the spring of 2025 to complete this process. 

Summer of 2025 my dad and I go into the city assessors office and they claim that I needed to send in proof of residency. I sent this in so the house would be in 

my name and property taxes would be less. The city claimed that I did not prove residency when I sent in a picture of a conusmers energy bill to prove that I am 

living at the house. The city then sends us a delinquent tax for almost $2,000.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2025

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

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

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes

 

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Jesse Paul Medaugh

/s/

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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

Jesse P Medaugh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002355

City Of Grand Rapids,

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: 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

Jesse P Medaugh,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002355

City Of Grand Rapids,

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: 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 I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

Pursuant to Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 279, you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., Board of 

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

Section 3: Subject Property Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

If you are appealing more than one parcel, are they contiguous or adjoining? 

Yes 

No 

*If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Parcel Identification Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Property Address (No., Street) 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? 

Yes 

No 

Jesse

P

Medaugh

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids 

Mi

49503



Grand Rapids 

Kent

Mi

49503



5866107329

medaughj@mail.gvsu.edu

414118484038

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing 

Principal Residence Exemption 

Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

Board of Review 

Other 

If you checked “other” above, explain: 

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

Tax year(s) denied: 

Fee Information 

A filing fee of $25.00 is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for all tax years at issue on the 

date this petition is filed. 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ 



The city of Grand Rapids is claiming that I did not prove my residency while putting my 

house in my name. I completed this and proved my residency with a Consumers Energy 

bill in September of 2025. 



Jesse Medaugh

November of 2025

2025

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION APPEAL 

Follow these instructions for completing this Small Claims petition form. For questions 

that are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal’s website at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. 

Mail the completed form to: 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 

U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 

Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 

2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information: “Petitioner” is the person, business, or 

entity filing the appeal. 

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

Petitioner does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative 

to file an appeal with the Tribunal. If Petitioner is represented, provide all contact 

information for the attorney or authorized representative. If Petitioner elects to have an 

attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will 

receive notices and other documents from the Tribunal. 

IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Petitioner or Petitioner’s attorney or 

authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that 

email address to electronically serve all future notices and documents issued by the 

Tribunal. Once an email address is provided, a request to opt out of electronic service 

must be made in writing. 

Section 3: Subject Property Information: 

 

How many parcels are you appealing: List the number of parcels being 

appealed. 

 

Are they contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, 

indicate whether they are adjoining (i.e., next to each other). If multiple parcels 

are being appealed and they are not adjoining, you must file a separate petition 

for each non-adjoining parcel. 

 

Parcel Identification Number: List the parcel number of the property being 

appealed. Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

 

Classification of Property: Check the classification of the property being 

appealed. 

 

Property Address: Provide the address of the property being appealed. Include 

Street address, City or Town, County, State, and Zip Code.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

 

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

more: Indicate whether the property had a principal residence exemption of 50% 

or more for all tax years at issue on the date the petition was filed. 

 

Taxing Authority: Provide

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION

MTT 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

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Jesse

M.I.

P

Last Name/Company Name

Medaugh

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

639 Leonard St NE

City or Town

Grand Rapids

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49503

Telephone Number

5866107329

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

jessemedaugh@choiceschools.com

 

 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Parcel Identification Number:

41-14-18-484-038

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

Are they contiguous or adjoining? *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel

N/A

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

639 Leonard St NE

Grand Rapids

Michigan

49503

Taxing Authority:

Grand Rapids City Income Tax Dept (KENT)

County:

Kent

Classification of Property:

Personal

Residential

 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing

Principal Residence Exemption

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Switched my house from being in my dads name to my name in the winter of 2024. Sent in documentation in the spring of 2025 to complete this process. 

Summer of 2025 my dad and I go into the city assessors office and they claim that I needed to send in proof of residency. I sent this in so the house would be in 

my name and property taxes would be less. The city claimed that I did not prove residency when I sent in a picture of a conusmers energy bill to prove that I am 

living at the house. The city then sends us a delinquent tax for almost $2,000.

 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

List the year(s) denied:

2025

Indicate who denied the exemption under appeal:

Assessor 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

 

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

 

 

Fee Information

A fee of $25.00 is required for the filing of this appeal unless you possess a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition.

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition? 

Yes

 

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

Jesse Paul Medaugh

/s/

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