Matthew Dombroski Petitioner V City Of South Haven 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 Dombroski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000849

City Of South Haven,

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.

Users who file documents with the Michigan Tax Tribunal are advised that filed 

documents are public records and will appear for public viewing on the Tax 

Docket Lookup. Users who file documents are responsible for ensuring sensitive or 

personal identifying information is withheld or redacted. See TTR 209. If a user wishes 

to file a document for consideration by the Michigan Tax Tribunal and prevent its 

publication on the Tax Docket Lookup, the user MUST file a Motion for Protective Order 

under MCR 2.302(C)(8). If a Protective Order is issued, documents covered by the 

Order will not be published. Documents filed prior to the issuance of a Protective Order 

will be published.

The responsibility for excluding or redacting personal identifying information (PII) from 

all documents filed with or offered to the Tribunal rests solely with the parties and 

their attorneys. The Tribunal is not responsible for or required to review, redact, or 

screen documents at the time of filing for PII whether filed electronically or on paper. A 

party, representative, or interested person (i.e. third party not part of an appeal) may 

request that the Tribunal redact PII contained in a previously-filed document by

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submitting a Request for Redactions. The Request for Redactions form will be 

available on the Entire Tribunal and Small Claims pages of our website. 

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.

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 Dombroski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000849

City Of South Haven,

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

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05/07/2026 01:27 

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN 

MICHELE ARGUE 

539 PHOENIX ST 

SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION; (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

80-53-420-033-51 

918 PHOENIX ST 

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SCHAGAR-DOMBROSKI MIRIAM 

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5 

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515 

W ARLINGTON PL 

AT RT ANG 147 FT, THE PAR WITH SAIDNL 6.5 FT, THS 

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CHICAGO IL 60614 

DEG 42'30"W 149.95 FT TO S L OF SAID LOT 33, TH 

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SAID SL 38.82 FT, TH Nl DEGSILIEALG WLOF SAID 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has revi 

a th i, 

forttidtion you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 80-53-420-033-5 

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They have made the following determination based on the information you 

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Board of Review Comments 

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[2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

272,000 

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[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

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272,000 

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If the above amounts are the, same, no revisiops 

have 

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2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 48 os 

272,000 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VAEME 

272,000 

Gi 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMETION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor ati{fie address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

- 

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

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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Wigs Copatinart of Treasury 

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Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classification to the State 

Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

Matthew Dombroski 

Michael Tyska, Petitioner's Authorized Representative 

Township or City 

County 

Year of Appeal 

City of South Haven 

Van Buren 

2026 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified 

agricultural property exemption of the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional.) 

918 Phoenix St. 

80-53-420-033-51 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

O Tentative 

O Taxable Status 

O Classification 

O Qualified Agricultural 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed 

personal property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value (Market Value) 

$272,000 

$332,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

Reason: 

O Value of Losses 

O Value of Additions 

O Poverty Exemption 

O Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Complete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance 

with Section 211.34c of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on 

that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence or qualified agricultural property.) 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll 

Classification should be (check one of the following): 

OJ Agricultural 

O Industrial 

O Timber Cutover 

O Utility (Personal Property Only) 

Od Commercial 

O Residential 

O Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural proper- 

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON 

THE EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES.) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor (Enter 0 if exemption 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full 

denied) 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash Value of the property. 

The owner purchased the property on 4/17/2025 for $332,000, this was listed on the MLS and is a good sale. 

Refer to supporting documentation. 

CERTIFICATION 

Signature 

Date 

Phone Number 

Michael Tyska 

EE Commis | 3/0/2026 

(616) 648-4300 

Address 

6986 Adaridge Dr. SE, Ada, MI 49301

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618, Page 2 

FOR BOARD OF REVIEW USE ONLY 

INSTRUCTIONS: Incorporate a copy of this form and the assigned number in the Board of Review minutes 

Petition Number 

Parcel Code 

. 

2020 25 

 Q0-53- 420-0335] 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

Disposition by Board of Review, The Board of Review must state the reason for its action below. 

Denied 

OJ Assessed Value Changed From 

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2 72 

0 00 

Jto [ 

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Record of Vote — Board or three-member wn of board 

Chairperson: 

Yes 0 No 

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Member: 

A ves I} No yz. 

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Initials 

initials 

Initials 

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Reason for Board Action 

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ASSEESED 

Hf you disagree with the decision of the Board af Review regarding tentative

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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. 26-000849

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of South Haven (VAN BUREN)

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

Michele

M.I. 

Last Name

Argue

Firm Name (if any)

City Of South Haven

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

539 Phoenix St

City or Town

South Haven

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49090

Telephone Number

2696370740

E-mail Address

margue@southhavenmi.gov

 

 

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:

The Respondent/Representative believes the 2026 State Equalized Value and Taxable Value fairly and accurately represents 50% of market value. In effect to be 

as fair as possible, we would like to make a mutually agreeable appointment date to physically inspect the property under appeal. Please call the Assessor's 

Office at 269-637-0745 to schedule an appointment.

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

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

*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?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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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:

80-53-420-033-51

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

544000

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Michele Argue

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Matthew

M.I.

Last Name

Dombroski

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

515 W. Arlington Pl.

City or Town

Chicago

State

Illinois

ZIP Code

60614

Telephone Number

518-210-5292

E-mail Address

mrdombroski@gmail.com

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

First Name

Michael

M.I.

Last Name

Tyska

Firm Name (if any)

Fairwind Property Tax Consulting

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

6986 Adaridge Dr. SE

City or Town

Ada

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49301

Telephone Number

6166484300

E-mail Address

mike@fairwindptc.com

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 parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

918 Phoenix St.

City or Town

South Haven

County

Van Buren

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49090

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of South Haven (VAN BUREN)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

2 of 3

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash Value of the property.

The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 4/17/2025 for $332,000 and the terms of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General 

Property Tax Act (Excerpt) 206 of 1893, MCL 211.27.

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

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

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

80-53-420-033-51

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

332000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

166000

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

3 of 3

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael Tyska

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel 

with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

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

No

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05/07/2026 01:27 Pd 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

CITY OF SOUTH HAVEN 

MICHELE ARGUE 

539 PHOENIX ST 

SOUTH HAVEN MI 49090 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional): 

80-53-420-033-51 

918 PHOENIX ST 

N 

B39A 11-1-17 747-59 785-93,94 925-314 1026-07 * BEG 

ATNW 

DOMBROSKI MATTHEW RYAN 

COR OF LOT 33, THE ALG'N L OF SAID LOT 28.75 FT, 

THS 

GA 

Oar MIRIAM 

AT RT ANG 147 FT, TH E PAR WITH SAD NL 6.5 FT, THS 1 

515 W ARLINGTON 

PL 

DEG 4230"W 149.95 FT TO S L OF SAID LOT 33, TH W ALG 

CHICAGO IL 60614 

SAID SL 38.82 £1 THN 

1 DEG 33'12"E ALG W L OF SAID 

LOT 297 FT TGBEG;ALSO S 135.20 

FT OF LOT 32. 

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EASEMENT. ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF AT 

‘Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviege 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 80-53-420-033-: 51h 

They have made the following determination based on the information Se sup ie 

N 

Board of Review Comments 

272,000 

| 

272,000 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revi 

[2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

272,000 

1] 

[2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

272,000 

| 

BEA ye, 

2026 PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMBTION/QUALIFIED AG 

0.0000 

| 

Please feel fee to contact the assessor at fie address listed above or cll if you have any questions. 

p 

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

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

‘http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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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 Dombroski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000849

City Of South Haven,

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 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

Matthew Dombroski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000849

City Of South Haven,

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 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

Matthew Dombroski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000849

City Of South Haven,

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 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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On the original petition completed, “Township of South Haven (VAN BUREN)” 

was accidentally selected as the Taxing Authority. 

 

This revised petition includes the correct Taxing Authority of “City of South 

Haven (VAN BUREN)”.

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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 

M.I. 

Last Name/Company Name 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

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

First Name 

M.I. 

Last Name 

Firm Name (if any) 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Telephone Number 

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

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

How many parcels are you 

appealing? 

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

Yes* 

No** 

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

Property Address (No., Street) 

City or Town 

County 

State 

ZIP Code 

Taxing Authority (City or Township) 

Matthew

Dombroski

515 W. Arlington Pl.

Chicago

IL

60614

Michael

Tyskla

Ada

MI

49301

918 Phoenix St.

South Haven

Van Buren

MI

49090

City of South Haven (VAN BUREN)

518-210-5292

mrdombroski@gmail.com

Fairwind Property Tax Consulting

6986 Adaridge Dr. SE

616-648-4300

mike@fairwindptc.com

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

True Cash and Taxable Value 

Taxable Value Only (calculation) 

Uncapping of Taxable Value 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

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

Yes 

No 

If Yes, check which BOR you attended: 

March 

July 

December 

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

Not required to attend 

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: 

Year(s) under appeal: 

✔

The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash

Value of the property.

The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 4/17/2025 for $332,000 and the terms

of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General Property Tax

Act (Excerpt) 206 of 1893, MCL 211.27.

✔

✔

2026

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

Parcel Number: 

Classification of Property: 

Real 

Personal 

(check one) 

Agricultural 

Commercial 

Industrial 

Residential 

Timber-Cutover 

Developmental 

Utility 

(check one) 

Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established 

by the Board of Review: 

Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: 

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

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

value by .5) 

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

assessed value) 

Fee Information 

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 

issue? 

Yes 

No 

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

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. 

Signature *Required 

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ 

✔

✔

$272,000

$332,000

✔

80-53-420-033-51

$272,000

$166,000

$166,000

Michael Tyska

Digitally signed by Michael Tyska 

DN: cn=Michael Tyska, o=Fairwind Property Tax Consulting, ou, email=mike@fairwindptc.com, c=US 

Date: 2026.05.12 06:49:53 -04'00'

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Matthew

M.I.

Last Name

Dombroski

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

515 W. Arlington Pl.

City or Town

Chicago

State

Illinois

ZIP Code

60614

Telephone Number

518-210-5292

E-mail Address

mrdombroski@gmail.com

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

First Name

Michael

M.I.

Last Name

Tyska

Firm Name (if any)

Fairwind Property Tax Consulting

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

6986 Adaridge Dr. SE

City or Town

Ada

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49301

Telephone Number

6166484300

E-mail Address

mike@fairwindptc.com

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 parcel

N/A 

Property Address (No., Street)

918 Phoenix St.

City or Town

South Haven

County

Van Buren

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49090

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of South Haven (VAN BUREN)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

2 of 3

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

The 2026 Assessed and Taxable Values are excessive and do not reflect the True Cash Value of the property.

The Petitioner purchased the Subject Property on 4/17/2025 for $332,000 and the terms of the sale are consistent with True Cash Value as defined by the General 

Property Tax Act (Excerpt) 206 of 1893, MCL 211.27.

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March

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

Year(s) Under Appeal:

2026

 

Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

Parcel Number:

80-53-420-033-51

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

272000

What do you believe is the fair market value?

332000

Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value.

166000

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

3 of 3

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Michael Tyska

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/ 

Fee Information:

If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for 

the filing of this appeal.

The filing fee is based on the greater of State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention. If you are appealing more than one parcel, the parcel 

with the highest State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention will be used to determine your filing fee, plus $25.00 will be added for each 

additional parcel being appealed.

Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

SEV or TV in contention*

 

 Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

$100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A

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

No

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