Matthew Atury Petitioner V Township Of Flint 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

Matthew Atury, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to file an Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption with the assessing 

officer for the local assessing unit between January 1 and December 31 of the tax 

year(s) at issue, as required by MCL 211.7b. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal 

has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and 

deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See 

Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with the required filing fee 

within 21 days from the date of entry of the final decision. Because the final decision 

closes the case, the motion cannot be filed through the Tribunal’s web-based e-filing 

system; it must be filed by mail or personal service. The fee for the filing of such 

motions is $50.00 in the Entire Tribunal and $25.00 in the Small Claims Division, unless 

the Small Claims decision relates to the valuation of property and the property had a 

principal residence exemption of at least 50% at the time the petition was filed or the 

decision relates to the grant or denial of a poverty or disabled veterans exemption and, 

if so, there is no filing fee. You are required to serve a copy of the motion on the 

opposing party by mail or personal service or by email if the opposing party agrees to 

electronic service, and proof demonstrating that service must be submitted with the

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

arguments unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.

Alternatively, you may file a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals. If the 

claim is filed within 21 days of the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal of right.” If 

the claim is filed more than 21 days after the entry of the final decision, it is an “appeal 

by leave.” A copy of the claim of appeal must be filed with the Tribunal to certify the 

record on appeal. There is no certification fee. 

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 23, 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

Matthew Atury, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

Petitioner failed to file an Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption with the assessing 

officer for the local assessing unit between January 1 and December 31 of the tax 

year(s) at issue, as required by MCL 211.7b. As such, and inasmuch as the Tribunal 

has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard statutory filing requirements and 

deadlines, it has no authority to hear the appeal or grant the relief requested. See 

Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__; __NW3d__ (2025). 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED.

This order resolves all pending issues and closes the case.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you disagree with the final decision in this case, you may file a motion for 

reconsideration with the Tribunal or a claim of appeal with the Michigan Court of 

Appeals. 

A motion for reconsideration must be filed with the Tribunal with

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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

Matthew Atury, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on September 15, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

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

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 23, 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

Matthew Atury, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER SETTING ASIDE DEFAULT

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in 

default on September 15, 2026, and the default has been timely cured. The documents 

curing the default can be reviewed through the docket search function on the Tribunal’s 

website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib by inputting the docket number and clicking on the 

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

IT IS ORDERED that the Default is SET ASIDE.

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: October 23, 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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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

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Name:

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The board of review will meet at the following dates and times:

THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE FLINT TOWNSHIP HALL, 1490 S. DYE ROAD

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AND 1:30 PM TO 5:30 PM AND

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 FROM 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM AND 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM AND

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

APPEARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL (810)732-1350 EXT 106 TO SCHEDULE.

RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS MAY FILE A WRITTEN LETTER OF APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW. LETTERS OF

PROTEST WILL BE ACCEPTED ON OR BEFORE 5:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED. LETTER APPEALS SHOULD INCLUDE ANY AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. ALL AGENTS

PROTESTING VALUE ON PROPERTY THAT IS NOT THEIR OWN MUST HAVE A NOTARIZED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION,

WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES, FROM EACH PROPERTY OWNER THEY ARE REPRESENTING.

Paula Dotson 

LOT 92 BRISTOLWOOD NO 1

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the

year by approximately:

$80

 6. Assessor Change Reason:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

2025

Email Address:

Phone:

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following:

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

Exempt As "Development Property":

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL - REVISED

X

No

Yes

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Michigan Department of Treasury,

1019 (Rev, 10-24)

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 

The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031

1. TAXABLE VALUE:

FLINT, MI 48507

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

8,600

90,900

8,600

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

No

X

Yes

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

FLINT MI 48507

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PARCEL NUMBER:

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor.

L-4400

FROM: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT

ASSESSMENT DIVISION

1490 S. DYE RD

FLINT, MI 48532

07-36-501-030

AUTRY, MATTHEW

4187 CARMANWOOD DR

4187 CARMANWOOD DR

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION:

CURRENT

TENTATIVE AMOUNT

YEAR:

PRIOR AMOUNT

YEAR:

CHANGE FROM

PRIOR YEAR TO

CURRENT YEAR

2024

2025

66,054

68,101

2,047

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

90,900

82,300

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):

82,300

WAS NOT

2024

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence":

100.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal":

.00%

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal":

.00%

810-732-1350

ASSESSINGDEPT@FLINTTOWNSHIP.ORG

Residential

401

401

Residential

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The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for “qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a “homeowner’s principal residence” may be appealed to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a form approved by the

Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/ taxtrib.

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal valuation and exemption disputes to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified Commercial Real, Industrial Real or

Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May

31. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, or Utility Personal Property may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to

the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31 if a personal property statement was filed with the local unit prior to the

commencement of the Board of Review as provided by MCL 211.19, except as otherwise provided by MCL 211.9m, 211.9n and 211.9o.

The petition must be a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

To claim a PRE, complete the “Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit” (Form 2368) and file it with your township or city of the year of

the claim. A valid affidavit filed on or before June 1 allows an owner to receive a PRE on the current year summer and winter tax levy and

subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner’s principal residence. A valid affidavit filed after June 1 and on or before November

1 allows an owner to receive a

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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

DISABLED VETERAN’S EXEMPTION

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000596

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township of Flint (GENESEE)

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

Paula

M.I.

Last Name

Dotson

Firm Name (if any)

Charter Township of Flint

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

1490 S Dye Road

City or Town

Flint

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48532

Telephone Number

8106003227

E-mail Address

pdotson@flinttownship.org

Subject Property Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

07-36-501-030

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

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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 Response to this Appeal:

Petitioner did not file form 5107 State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veteran Exemption during calendar year 2025 as required. Respondent believes the 

Honorable Tribunal lacks jurisdiction in this matter. Respondent respectfully requests this appeal be dismissed.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Did Petitioner request a disabled veteran’s exemption by filing an application? No

List the date the denial was issued:

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Paula Dotson

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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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

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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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent filed the wrong answer for the issue being appealed. See TTR 281. 

Respondent must complete and return the appropriate answer for the issue being 

appealed within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.1 

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

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

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5).

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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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Respondent filed the wrong answer for the issue being appealed. See TTR 281. 

Respondent must complete and return the appropriate answer for the issue being 

appealed within 14 days of the entry of this order. Small Claims answer forms can be 

found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Respondent is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.2 

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

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

By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm

Entered: September 15, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Name:

March Board of Review Appeal Information. The board of review will meet at the following dates and times:

THE BOARD OF REVIEW WILL MEET AT THE FLINT TOWNSHIP HALL, 1490 S. DYE ROAD

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 FROM 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AND 1:30 PM TO 5:30 PM AND

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 FROM 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM AND 6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM AND

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

APPEARANCE BEFORE THE BOARD BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CALL (810)732-1350 EXT 106 TO SCHEDULE.

RESIDENTS/NON-RESIDENTS MAY FILE A WRITTEN LETTER OF APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF REVIEW. LETTERS OF

PROTEST WILL BE ACCEPTED ON OR BEFORE 5:30 P.M., TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED. LETTER APPEALS SHOULD INCLUDE ANY AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION. ALL AGENTS

PROTESTING VALUE ON PROPERTY THAT IS NOT THEIR OWN MUST HAVE A NOTARIZED WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION,

WITH ORIGINAL SIGNATURES, FROM EACH PROPERTY OWNER THEY ARE REPRESENTING.

Paula Dotson 

LOT 92 BRISTOLWOOD NO 1

The change in taxable value will increase/decrease your tax bill for the

year by approximately:

$80

 6. Assessor Change Reason:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

2025

Email Address:

Phone:

Questions regarding the Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification may be directed to the Following:

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property":

Exempt As "Development Property":

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL - REVISED

X

No

Yes

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification

Michigan Department of Treasury,

1019 (Rev, 10-24)

ACCORDING TO MCL 211.34c THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:

 5. There WAS or WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 

The 2025 Inflation rate Multiplier is: 1.031

1. TAXABLE VALUE:

FLINT, MI 48507

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property":

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION

8,600

90,900

8,600

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

No

X

Yes

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION

FLINT MI 48507

OWNER'S NAME & ADDRESS/PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLL:

PARCEL NUMBER:

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 (c) and Sec.211.34c, as amended. This is a model assessment notice to be used by the local assessor.

L-4400

FROM: CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FLINT

ASSESSMENT DIVISION

1490 S. DYE RD

FLINT, MI 48532

07-36-501-030

AUTRY, MATTHEW

4187 CARMANWOOD DR

4187 CARMANWOOD DR

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION:

CURRENT

TENTATIVE AMOUNT

YEAR:

PRIOR AMOUNT

YEAR:

CHANGE FROM

PRIOR YEAR TO

CURRENT YEAR

2024

2025

66,054

68,101

2,047

2. ASSESSED VALUE:

90,900

82,300

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR:

1.000

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (SEV):

82,300

WAS NOT

2024

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence":

100.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Industrial Personal":

.00%

.00%

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal":

.00%

810-732-1350

ASSESSINGDEPT@FLINTTOWNSHIP.ORG

Residential

401

401

Residential

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The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for “qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of

Review. The denial of an exemption from the local school operating tax for a “homeowner’s principal residence” may be appealed to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal by the filing of a petition within 35 days of issuance of this notice. The petition must be a form approved by the

Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/ taxtrib.

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal valuation and exemption disputes to the

Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission. Properties classified Commercial Real, Industrial Real or

Developmental Real may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May

31. Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, or Utility Personal Property may be appealed to the regular March Board of Review or to

the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31 if a personal property statement was filed with the local unit prior to the

commencement of the Board of Review as provided by MCL 211.19, except as otherwise provided by MCL 211.9m, 211.9n and 211.9o.

The petition must be a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal, which are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib.

To claim a PRE, complete the “Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit” (Form 2368) and file it with your township or city of the year of

the claim. A valid affidavit filed on or before June 1 allows an owner to receive a PRE on the current year summer and winter tax levy and

subsequent tax levies so long as it remains the owner’s principal residence. A valid affidavit filed after June 1 and on or before November

1 allows an owner to receive a

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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

OTHER EXEMPTION

*Do not use this form for PRE, QAE, Poverty, or Disabled Veteran’s Exemptions*

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000596

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

Township of Flint (GENESEE)

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

Paula

M.I.

Last Name

Dotson

Firm Name (if any)

Charter Township of Flint

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

1490 S Dye Road

City or Town

Flint

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48532

Telephone Number

8106003227

E-mail Address

pdotson@flinttownship.org

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining?

N/A

*If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Residential (check one)

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

Petitioner did not file form 5107 State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption during calendar year 2025 as required. Respondent believes the 

Honorable Tribunal lacks jurisdiction in this matter. Respondent respectfully requests this appeal be dismissed.

Jurisdictional Issues:

List the exemption appealed and the statutory authority for the exemption being appealed:

Disabled Veteran Exemption

What action prompted this appeal:

No application for 2025 tax year

If applicable, check which Board of Review issued a denial:

List the date the denial was issued:

List the year(s) denied:

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

07-36-501-030

Current Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

90900

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

68101

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Paula Dotson 

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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order. Furthermore, Petitioner failed to complete section 7 of 

petition. See TTR 279. As such, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must 

complete the petition by providing all information required by each applicable section 

and return the completed petition within 14 days of entry of this order. The petition shall 

note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Small Claims petition forms can be 

found on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

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

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

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

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

By:_______________________________

Entered: June 30, 2026

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

PROOF OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the 

parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing 

or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized 

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

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MTT Docket No. 26-000596

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

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

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

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

14 days of the entry of this order. Furthermore, Petitioner failed to complete section 7 of 

petition. See TTR 279. As such, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must 

complete the petition by providing all information required by each applicable section 

and return the completed petition within 14 days of entry of this order. The petition shall 

note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal. Small Claims petition forms can be 

found on the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Therefore,

IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the

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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

Matthew

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Atury

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

4187 Carmanwood Dr

City or Town

FLINT

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48507

Telephone Number

8102654591

Fax Number

E-mail Address

msautry670@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township of Flint (GENESEE)

County 

Genesee

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

Disabled Veterans Exemption

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

So I am 100% P&T disabled veteran, my wife and I had taken my paper work from the VA with my disability rating up to the city office back in 2024 or 2023 and 

they said that this would be the last time that we have to bring this paperwork in and that my property exception was good until we move from the house. That we 

did not have to come back the next year to file again. Well last year property taxes were taken out of my escrow account which put us in the negative in our escrow 

account so our mortgage company then raised our mortgage by about $450 a month to pay this back. When we got the paperwork that this had happened we went up 

to the Flint Township office and turned in the paperwork again and they once again told us that now we will not have to file the paperwork anymore and that it is 

permanent and that I do not have to worry about coming back again.

Them doing this has put a strain on me financially because of living on a fixed income with my VA disability and SSDI.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)

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: 

Classification of Property:

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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:

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

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

 

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

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal

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STATE 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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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: June 30, 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

Matthew Atury,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000596

Township of Flint,

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: June 30, 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

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

Matthew

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Atury

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

4187 Carmanwood Dr

City or Town

FLINT

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48507

Telephone Number

8102654591

Fax Number

E-mail Address

msautry670@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

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]

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township of Flint (GENESEE)

County 

Genesee

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

Disabled Veterans Exemption

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

So I am 100% P&T disabled veteran, my wife and I had taken my paper work from the VA with my disability rating up to the city office back in 2024 or 2023 and 

they said that this would be the last time that we have to bring this paperwork in and that my property exception was good until we move from the house. That we 

did not have to come back the next year to file again. Well last year property taxes were taken out of my escrow account which put us in the negative in our escrow 

account so our mortgage company then raised our mortgage by about $450 a month to pay this back. When we got the paperwork that this had happened we went up 

to the Flint Township office and turned in the paperwork again and they once again told us that now we will not have to file the paperwork anymore and that it is 

permanent and that I do not have to worry about coming back again.

Them doing this has put a strain on me financially because of living on a fixed income with my VA disability and SSDI.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2025

Did you protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? No

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Appealing a purported Clerical Error or Mutual Mistake of Fact (if yes, include explanation in Section 5)

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: 

Classification of Property:

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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:

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

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

 

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

If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value.

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal

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STATE OF

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