Robert Shores, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, 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

Robert Shores, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000075 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration 

(“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of 

that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has 

been filed.1 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken 

unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. 

If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file 

the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was 

served on the opposing party.

Entered: February 10, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

1 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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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

Robert Shores, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000075 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration 

(“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of 

that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has 

been filed.2 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken 

unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. 

If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file 

the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was 

served on the opposing party.

Entered: February 10, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

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

2 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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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

Robert Shores, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000075 

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received Petitioner's Motion for Reconsideration 

(“document”). You were, however, required to file proof demonstrating the service of 

that document on the opposing party (“proof of service”) and no proof of service has 

been filed.3 As such, the document is not properly pending and no action will be taken 

unless the required proof of service is filed within 14 days of the issuance of this notice. 

If the required proof of service is not filed within 14 days, you will be required to re-file 

the document with the appropriate filing fee and proof that the re-filed document was 

served on the opposing party.

Entered: February 10, 2026

By: Tribunal Clerk

PROOF OF SERVICE

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

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

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

representatives.

By: Tribunal Clerk

3 See TTR 225(7) and 227(12).

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#26-000075

RECEIVED 

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FEB 09 2026 

. 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

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

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

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

Section 2: Petitioner's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact information 

First Name 

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 Pro perty Information *use the muttiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels are you 

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

appealing? 

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DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

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Indicate who dented the exemption under appeal: 

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Board of Review 

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If you checked “other” above, explain: 

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

Tax year(s) denied: 

Fee Information 

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

date this petition is fied. 

Signature *required

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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

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Phone: (313) 224-3035 

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of Review 

Woodward Avenue, Sulte 105 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

www.detroitmi.gov 

December 9, 2025 

DISTRICT: 4 

SHORES IV, ROBERT 

5225 HARDING 

DETROIT MI 48213-3398 

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RE: 

2025 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

~~ D-02201 

Parcel ID: 

21039663. 

Property Address: 

5225 HARDING 

Property Classification: 

401 

In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board 

of Review has considered your 2025 

homeowner's property tax exemption application regarding the above- 

described property. 

The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED. (Reason for denial below) 

Documentation does not support claim 

* YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES." 

If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal 

within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at 

www. michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form 

along 

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this 

notice 

to 

Michigan 

Tax 

Tribunal 

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P.O. 

Box 

30232, 

Lansing, 

Michigan 

48909. 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

19600 

19600 

2025 

Taxable Value 

3708 

3708 

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at 

313-224-3035.

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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

Robert Shores, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000075

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by 

MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of 

Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: January 21, 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

Robert Shores, 

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000075

City of Detroit,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

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

The petition was not filed on or before July 31 of the tax year appealed, as required by 

MCL 205.735a, or within 30 days of the issuance of a July or December Board of 

Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. 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

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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

Robert

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Shores

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

5225 harding st

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48213

Telephone Number

3134582111

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Rshores626@gmail.com

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

First Name

Robert

M.I.

Last Name

Shores

Firm Name (if any)

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

5225 Harding 48213

City or Town

DETROIT

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48213

Telephone Number

313-458-2111

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

rshores626@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

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

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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 Brownstown (WAYNE)

County 

Wayne

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

Poverty Exemption

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I filled out my exemption application through the whole program and they do not let you completed without turning in all paperwork so I don't understand how I got 

denied for missing paperwork and also no one informed me that anything was missing I have ID deed and financial records this will be real setback not to get this 

help because of a clinical error

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

1

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

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? No

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

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

There was no request for me to attend any meeting at the board

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 Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

Yes

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

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 your 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 your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Robert shores

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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

Robert Shores,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000075

City of Detroit,

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: January 21, 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

Robert Shores,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000075

City of Detroit,

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: January 21, 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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Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 

Phone: (313) 224-3035 

Sonrd of Review 

Woodward Avenue, Sulte 105 

Fax: (313) 224-4576 

Detroit, Michigan 48226 

www.detroltml.gov 

DETROIT 

December 9, 2025 

DISTRICT: 4 

SHORES IV, ROBERT 

5225 HARDING 

DETROIT MI 48213-3398 

§ (733577 ¢ 

RE: 

2026 DECEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION NUMBER: 

~ D-02201 

Parcel ID: 

21039663, 

Property Address: 

5225 HARDING 

Property Classification: 

401 

In accordance with General Property Tax Act MCL 211.7u, BY REASON OF POVERTY, The December Board 

of Review has considered your 2025 

homeowners property tax exemption application regarding the above- 

described property. 

The homeowner's property tax exemption has been DENIED, (Reason for denial below) 

Documentation does not support claim 

* YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER and WINTER TAXES." 

If you disagree with the Board of Reviews decision, further appeal may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal 

within 30 days of this notice. Information on how to appeal including the petition form are available online at 

www. michigan.gov/taxtrib .You can print the petition that applies to your appeal and mail the completed form 

along 

with 

this 

notice 

to 

Michigan 

Tax 

Tribunal 

at 

P.O. 

Box 

30232, 

Lansing, 

Michigan 

48909. 

Before Appeal 

After Appeal 

2025 

Assessed Value 

19600 

19600 

3708 

3708 

2025 

Taxable Value 

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor at 

313-224-3035. 

Sincerely, 

Christen Talifer 

Board of Review Secretary 

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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

Robert

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Shores

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

5225 harding st

City or Town

Detroit

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48213

Telephone Number

3134582111

Fax Number

E-mail Address

Rshores626@gmail.com

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

First Name

Robert

M.I.

Last Name

Shores

Firm Name (if any)

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

5225 Harding 48213

City or Town

DETROIT

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48213

Telephone Number

313-458-2111

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

rshores626@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each non-contiguous or non-adjoining parcel.

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

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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 Brownstown (WAYNE)

County 

Wayne

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

Poverty Exemption

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

I filled out my exemption application through the whole program and they do not let you completed without turning in all paperwork so I don't understand how I got 

denied for missing paperwork and also no one informed me that anything was missing I have ID deed and financial records this will be real setback not to get this 

help because of a clinical error

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

1

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

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? No

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

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

There was no request for me to attend any meeting at the board

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 Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

No

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

Yes

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

The filing fee is based on the greater of the 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, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

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 your 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 your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Robert shores

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