John Maxey Petitioner V City Of Ann Arbor 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

John Maxey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

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: 

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

John Maxey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

 

 

 

 

JOHN MAXEY 

 

 

 

 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner, 

 

v. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796 

 

CITY OF ANN ARBOR, 

Respondent 

 

 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Heather Hyatt, states that on August 18, 2026, she served a copy of RESPONDENT’S 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM and this PROOF OF SERVICE relative to the 

above-captioned matter, via email, upon: 

JOHN MAXEY 

1512newport@gmail.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Heather Hyatt________________ 

 

 

Heather Hyatt, MMAO 

 

 

Senior Appraiser 

 

 

City of Ann Arbor

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760

PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 26-002796

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: Proof of Service-26-002796-Answer

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 

301 East Huron St, P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 

(734) 794 - 6530 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

April 20, 2026 

MAXEY JOHN 

2619 NW 95TH ST 

SEATTLE WA 98117 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

09-09-19-110-012 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1512 NEWPORT RD 

Dear Property Owner: 

The City of Ann Arbor Assessor’s Office received notification of the transfer of the above-mentioned 

property. This conveyance resulted in a transfer of ownership; therefore, the taxable value should have 

uncapped the year following the transfer. As such, a correction of taxable value for the relevant years 

has been issued. 

Public Act 415 of 1994 requires the “uncapping” of the taxable value of a property in the year 

following a transfer of ownership. The filing of a Property Transfer Affidavit (form L-4260) within 45 

days of the transfer is mandatory. It is the Assessor’s responsibility to “uncap” the taxable value of a 

property when a transfer of ownership has taken place. Enclosed is Michigan Department of Treasury 

Form 3214, Assessor Affidavit Regarding Uncapping of Taxable Value, for the relevant year(s). 

Failure to adjust the taxable value in the year immediately following the transfer produced an 

erroneous taxable value that was not in compliance with the GPTA (General Property Tax Act). The 

taxable values of any subsequent years must also be recalculated using the initial uncapped taxable 

value as the base. 

Therefore, the taxable value of the subject property has been changed for the relevant tax years as 

shown on the enclosed Michigan Department of Treasury Form 3214. The Treasurer has been notified 

of the change(s) in taxable value. If you disagree with the determination that a transfer of ownership 

occurred that resulted in the taxable value of the transferred property to be uncapped, you may appeal 

this decision within 35 days of this notice to the Michigan Tax Tribunal at P.O. Box 30232, Lansing, 

MI 48909 (www.michigan.gov/taxtrib). 

Sincerely, 

OFFICE OF THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR ASSESSOR

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1512 Newport Rd 

09-09-19-110-012 

YEAR 

IRM 

AV 

TV 

LOSSES 

[ADDITIONS 

2018 

1.021 

137,800 

137,800 

- 

2019 

1.024 

142,200 

141,107 

- 

2020 

1.019 

161,200 

143,788 

- 

2021 

1.014 

164,000 

145,801 

= 

2022 

1.033 

176,900 

152,613 

- 

2,000 

2023 

1.050 

171,500 

160,243 

- 

2024 

1.050 

178,300 

168,256 

= 

2025 

1.031 

203,800 

173,471 

- 

2026 

1.027 

220,500 

178,155 

<

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

3214(Rev. 8-09) 

Assessor Affidavit Regarding "Uncapping" of Taxable Value 

The changes in Taxable Value recorded on this affidavit are related to the "Uncapping" of Taxable Value due to a failure on the part of the 

transferee (buyer) to timely file the Property Transfer Affidavit (form L-4260) 

In accordance with the authority identified in Section 27b of the General Property Tax Act (P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended), a correction 

has been made in the Taxable Value of the following described Real/Personal property: 

09-09-19-110-012 

located in the City of/Township of/Village of 

Ann Arbor 

This is a correctio

2018 

(Tax Year) 

Correction of Taxable Value Due to Transfer of Ownership 

School Code 

HOMESTEAD AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL 

NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-QUA

81010 

Amount of 

Amount of 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrease 

Corrected 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrea

State Equalized Valuation 

0 

137,800 

Taxable Valuation 

0 

0 

0 

113,830 

23,970 

Correction of Taxing Unit Levy 

Taxing Unit 

Amount of 

Estimated 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrease 

Corrected 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrea

County 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$814.25 

$171.46 

Intermediate School District 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$610.60 

$128.58 

Community College 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$386.77 

$81.45 

State Education Tax 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$682.98 

$143.82 

Local School Operating 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$2,048.94 

$431.46 

Local School Supplemental <=18 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Local School Supplemental >=18 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

Local School Enhancement 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$280.84 

$59.14 

Local School Debt 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$278.88 

$58.73 

City/Township/Village 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$1,808.59 

$380.85 

Other 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$289.54 

$60.97 

Total 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$7,201.39 

$1,516.45 

NOTE: The levy section of this affidavit does not include collections fees, penalties, and interest. These must be added to the bill, when applicable, by the t

| 

Jerry Markey 

, being the certified Assessor for the City 

of 

Ann Arbor 

, do hereby swear

the above information is true, to the best of my knowledge 

Signature of/CeXifigti 

Assessor 

Date 

Certification No. 

7] 

O 

4/20/2026 

Copies to: 

fquglization Départment, County Treas) and the Treasurers of all other Taxing Authorities.

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

3214(Rev. 8-09) 

Assessor Affidavit Regarding "Uncapping” of Taxable Value 

The changes in Taxable Value recorded on this affidavit are related to the "Uncapping” of Taxable Value due to a failure on the part of the 

transferee (buyer) to timely file the Property Transfer Affidavit (form L-4260). 

In accordance with the authority identified in Section 27b of the General Property Tax Act (P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended), a correction 

has been made in the Taxable Value of the following described Real/Personal property: 

09-09-19-110-012 

located in the City of/ Township of/Village of 

Ann Arbor 

This is a correctio

2019 

(Tax Year) 

Correction of Taxable Value Due to Transfer of Ownership 

School Code 

HOMESTEAD AND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL 

NON-HOMESTEAD AND NON-QUA

81010 

Amount of 

Amount of 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrease 

Corrected 

Before Correction | Increase/Decre

State Equalized Valuation 

0 

142,200 

Taxable Valuation 

0 

0 

0 

116,561 

24,546 

Correction of Taxing Unit Levy 

Taxing Unit 

Amount of 

Estimated 

Before Correction | Increase/Decrease 

Corrected 

Before Correction | Increase/Decre

County 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$828.67 

$174.50 

Intermediate

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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 ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002796

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Ann Arbor (WASHTENAW)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

First Name

Jerry

M.I. 

Last Name

Markey

Firm Name (if any)

City of Ann Arbor

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

301 E Huron St

City or Town

Ann Arbor

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48104

Telephone Number

734-794-6530

E-mail Address

assessor@a2gov.org

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

No

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

PURSUANT TO THE RELATED TRANSFERS, TIMELY PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVITS WERE NOT FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCL 211.27a. THEREFORE 

"ASSESSOR AFFIDAVITS REGARDING "UNCAPPING" OF TAXABLE VALUE" (FORM 3214s) WERE FILED TO CORRECT 2018 THROUGH 2026 TAXABLE VALUES ON 

04/20/2026.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES:

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

No

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

Yes

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

If the July or December Board of Review revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? 

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

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

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

2026-04-20

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

211.27b

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

09-09-19-110-012

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

137800

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

137800

What do you believe is the fair market value?

275600

What do you believe is the taxable value?

137800

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Jerry Markey

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/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 

John Maxey, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796 

 

City of Ann Arbor, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORDER VACATING ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an Order of 

Partial Dismissal on July 27, 2026. However, the Tribunal erred in the entry of that 

order because it dismissed Petitioner’s claim for the 2026 tax year. Petitioner timely 

filed a claim regarding the 2026 tax year from a notice issued pursuant to MCL 211.27b 

and therefore the Tribunal has jurisdiction over the 2026 tax year. As such, the Tribunal 

finds good cause to vacate the order and reinstate the dismissed 2026 claim. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the Order of Partial Dismissal is VACATED. 

 

 

Entered: August 6, 2026 

 

 

 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm 

cs 

 

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

John Maxey,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for future tax years. The Tribunal has no authority to 

consider assessments until they have been established by the March Board of Review 

and assessments for future tax years have not yet been established. Therefore,

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

appeal shall continue for the 2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 tax year(s) 

only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 27, 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

John Maxey,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for future tax years. The Tribunal has no authority to 

consider assessments until they have been established by the March Board of Review 

and assessments for future tax years have not yet been established. Therefore,

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

appeal shall continue for the 2018,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 tax year(s) 

only.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: July 27, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MIC! HIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

MAY 13 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

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 applicable. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI 

Last Name/Company Name 

John 

A 

Maxey 

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

2619 NW 95th St 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Seattle 

WA 

98117 

Telephone Number 734-644-9041 

1512newport@gmail.com 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s Lo Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Tranlnfne4e06 

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City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Chit: 1208 

TILYOV 

ut: : $1265.00 

Telephone Number 

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HH HAKEY 

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

Section 3: Subj ect Property Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

Yes* 

No** 

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

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

Property Address (No., Street) 

1512 Newport Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

[0 True Cash and Taxable Value 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The property was unlawfully uncapped retroactively for tax years 2018 to 2025 and 

present (2026) pursuant to statute 211.27a subsections 6, 7 and 10. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [18] Yes 

No 

-| 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: O March 

O July 

O December 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

O Not required to attend 

0 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 Order 

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Other 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING 

GOVERNOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the muti 

LANSING 

AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

DIRECTOR 

ple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number: ng 

09-1 9-1 1 0-01 2 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

l 

Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural] 

Commercial 0 

Industrial 

[J ~~ Residential 4 

Timber-Cutover [1 

~~ Developmental [J 

Utility (J (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

by the Board of Review: $220,500 

Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

$178,155 (if uncapped stated by Ann Arbor Assesssor) 

the 2026 taxable valuation before correction was $147,566 so 

| bel 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

ieve this should remain so. ($30,589 delta from uncapping). 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

value by 5) 

see comment above 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

assessed value) ggg comment above 

Fee Information 

issue? 

J ves 

No 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 

will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If the property is 

NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$250.00 

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. 

If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the 

appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. 

Signatu I'€ *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

po 

Ist 

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CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 

301 East Huron St, P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 

(734) 794 - 6530 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

April 20, 2026 

MAXEY JOHN 

2619 NW 95TH ST 

SEATTLE WA 98117 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

09:09-19-110-012 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1512 NEWPORT RD 

Dear Property Owner: 

The City of Ann Arbor Assessor’s Office received notification of the transfer of the above-mentioned 

property. This conveyance resulted in a transfer of ownership; therefore,

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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

John Maxey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

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 27, 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

John Maxey,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002796

City Of Ann Arbor,

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 27, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

STATE OF MIC! HIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

RECEIVED 

MAY 13 2026 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

MARLON 

|. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

VALUATION / UNCAPPING 

Do not use this form to appeal Classification, Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Other 

Exemptions, Special Assessments, or Non-Property tax disputes. 

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 applicable. 

If you do not submit this document, you may be held in 

default. 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

MI 

Last Name/Company Name 

John 

A 

Maxey 

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

2619 NW 95th St 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Seattle 

WA 

98117 

Telephone Number 734-644-9041 

1512newport@gmail.com 

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

Section 2: Petitioner’s Lo Representative’s Contact Information 

First Name 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

Tranlnfne4e06 

UTS LT 

a 

AE/ 

Tod 

1/3 

mga) 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Chit: 1208 

TILYOV 

ut: : $1265.00 

Telephone Number 

i 

HH HAKEY 

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

Section 3: Subj ect Property Information *use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

Yes* 

No** 

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

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

Property Address (No., Street) 

1512 Newport Rd 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

[0 True Cash and Taxable Value 

[J Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

The property was unlawfully uncapped retroactively for tax years 2018 to 2025 and 

present (2026) pursuant to statute 211.27a subsections 6, 7 and 10. 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? [18] Yes 

No 

-| 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: O March 

O July 

O December 

If No, please check the applicable reason(s): 

O Not required to attend 

0 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 Order 

Appealing within 35 days of receipt of Notice of Uncapping 

Other 

If you checked “other” above, explain:

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GRETCHEN WHITMER 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING 

GOVERNOR 

Section 7: Valuation Information *use the muti 

LANSING 

AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

DIRECTOR 

ple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

Parcel Number: ng 

09-1 9-1 1 0-01 2 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

l 

Personal [1 (check one) 

Agricultural] 

Commercial 0 

Industrial 

[J ~~ Residential 4 

Timber-Cutover [1 

~~ Developmental [J 

Utility (J (check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

by the Board of Review: $220,500 

Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

$178,155 (if uncapped stated by Ann Arbor Assesssor) 

the 2026 taxable valuation before correction was $147,566 so 

| bel 

What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? 

ieve this should remain so. ($30,589 delta from uncapping). 

What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash 

value by 5) 

see comment above 

What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed 

assessed value) ggg comment above 

Fee Information 

issue? 

J ves 

No 

Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

If you answered yes to the above question, you are not required to pay any filing fees. 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

If the property does not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition for all tax years at 

issue, the filing fee is based on the greater of the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute. 

If you are appealing more than one 

parcel, the parcel with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 

will be added for each additional parcel being appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.00 

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$125.00 

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 

$200.00 

$Over $500,000.00 

$300.00 

If the property is 

NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and 

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: 

Filing Fee is: 

$100,000.00 and under 

$250.00 

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above. 

If the property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in dispute is $100,000.01 or greater the 

appeal does not qualify for Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed. 

Signatu I'€ *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

po 

Ist 

’

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CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 

301 East Huron St, P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107 

(734) 794 - 6530 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

April 20, 2026 

MAXEY JOHN 

2619 NW 95TH ST 

SEATTLE WA 98117 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

09:09-19-110-012 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1512 NEWPORT RD 

Dear Property Owner: 

The City of Ann Arbor Assessor’s Office received notification of the transfer of the above-mentioned 

property. This conveyance resulted in a transfer of ownership; therefore,

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