Ross L Budin Petitioner V Township Of West Bloomfield 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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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

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Michigan Department of Treasury, 

STC 1019 (Rev, 10-17) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

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. 

FROM 

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION 

X -18-05-229-004 

L-4400 

CHARTER TWP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

ROBERT SCRIPTURE, ASSESSOR 

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 

PARCEL CODE NUMBER: 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1660 STAUCH 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48324 

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

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION 

% Exempt As "Homeowners Principal Residence™: 

~~ 100.00% 

BUDIN, ROSS & JULIE 

% Exempt As "Qualified Agricultural Property": 

.00% 

1660 STAUCH 

o 

" 

; 

" 

o 

WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48324 

% Exempt 

As 

"MBT Industrial Personal"............. 

.00% 

% Exempt As "MBT Commercial Personal 

a 

.00% 

Exempt As "Qualified Forest Property": 

[1 Yes 

No 

_| THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS:401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Your assessment was based on market adjustment. 

The change in Taxable Value will mcroase/decrouse your 2026 tax 

PRIOR ose 

NT 

ol RR 

ae 

CNT 

CHANGE 

bill by approximately: 

118.32 

based on the 2025 tax rates. 

1. TAXABLE VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 

123,794 

127,136 

3,342 

2. ASSESSED VALUE: 

189,650 

196,250 

6,600 

3. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

4. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE (Current amount is tentative): 

189,650 

196,250 

6,600 

5. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025: 

WAS NOT 

6. ASSESSOR CHANGE REASON: Market Adjustment 

The 2026 Inflation Rate Multiplier is: 1.027. 

Property taxes are calculated on the Taxable Value (see line 

1 above). The Taxable Value number entered in the "Change from Prior 

Year to Current Year" column, does not indicate a change in your taxes. 

This number indicates the change in the Taxable Value. 

State Equalized Value (SEV) is the Assessed Value (see line 2 above) multiplied by the Equalization Factor, if any (see line 3 above). 

State Equalized Value must approximate 50% of market value (see line 4 above). 

IF THERE WAS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP (see line 5 above) on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same 

as your 2026 State Equalized Value. 

IF THERE WAS NOT A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP 

on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value is calculated by multiplying 

your 2025 Taxable Value (see line 

1 above) by 1.027 (Inflation Rate Multiplier for the current year). 

Physical changes in your property 

may also increase or decrease your Taxable Value. Your 2026 Taxable Value cannot be higher than your 2026 State Equalized Value. 

March Board of Review Appeal Information: 

The Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership may be 

appealed by filing a protest with the local Board of Review. 

Protests are made to the Board of Review by completing a Board of Review 

Petition Form. A Petition Form may be obtained directly from the local unit or from the State Tax Commission at www.michigan.gov/taxes. 

Click on Forms (at top of page) then click on Property Tax, then click on Board of Review to obtain Form 618 (L-4035). 

To schedule an appointment for an appeal in person please call: 248-451-4850 by March 6, 2026. 

Any questions regarding your assessment, please call 248-451-4850 or by email at AskAssessing@wbtownship.org. For additional 

information, please visit our website at www.wbtownship.org. Appointments are available in date order. 

The Board of Review meeting schedule is: 

March 

3, 2026- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM-Organizational Meeting (No Public Hearings) 

March 

4,2026 

9:00 AMto 

1:00 PM 

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

March 

5, 2026 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

March 

6, 2026 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

West Bloomfield Township Assessing Department 

March 

9,2026 

9:00 AMto 

1:00 PM 

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM 

March 

10,2026 

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 

Not 

less than 14 days before the meeting of the Board of Review, the assessment notice shall be mailed to the property owner. 

Instead of a personal appearance you may file a written appeal by March 6, 2026. 

Please submit the following information with your signed letter and/or attachments: 

1) Reason for appeal, 2) Documents supporting 

reason for appeal, 3) Copy of this notice (or reference Property Identification Number on all correspondence), 4) Full contact information 

including telephone number. Agents representing a Taxpayer must provide the Board of Review with a current letter of authorization. 

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 Michigan Tax Tribunal 

form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

Filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary for property classified Residential 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, 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 at the 

regular March Board of Review or to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition by May 31, if a

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000471

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

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

Robert

M.I. 

Last Name

Scripture

Firm Name (if any)

Township of West Bloomfield

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

4550 Walnut Lake Rd

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48323

Telephone Number

2484514850

E-mail Address

taxtribunal@wbtownship.org

 

 

Subject Property Information:

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

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

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

Yes

 

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

The respondent will prepare a Valuation Disclosure and may conduct a site inspection prior to the hearing.

 

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?

 

 

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

18-05-229-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

196250

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

127136

What do you believe is the fair market value?

392500

What do you believe is the taxable value?

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ Robert Scripture

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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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: May 22, 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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of West Bloomfield,

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: May 22, 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

Ross

M.I.

L

Last Name/Company Name

Budin

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

1660 Stauch Dr

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Telephone Number

248-318-9452

Fax Number

E-mail Address

colemtggroup@aol.com

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

First Name

Ross

M.I.

L

Last Name

Budin

Firm Name (if any)

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

1660 Stauch Dr

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Telephone Number

2483189452

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

colemtggroup@aol.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? No

 *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]

1660 Stauch Dr

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

West Bloomfield

Michigan

48324

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Please see documents and explanation supplied as attachment.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

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: X-18-05-229-004

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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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:

196250

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

127136

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

300000 

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

150000

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

97173

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?

Yes

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

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/ Ross L Budin

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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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of Bloomfield,

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: May 20, 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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of Bloomfield,

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: May 20, 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

Ross L Budin,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000471

Township Of Bloomfield,

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: May 20, 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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From: 

04/03/2026 11:49 

#919 P.001/025 

** 

Notice of March Board of Review Decision ** 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

(248) 451-4850 

3/17/2026 

BOARD OF REVIEW 

4550 WALNUT LAKE ROAD 

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323 

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

BUDIN, ROSS & JULIE 

PROPERTY 

1660 STAUCH 

IDENTIFICATION: 

WEST BLOOMFIELD Mi 48324 

X -18-05-229-004 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: 

WATERFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

1660 STAUCH 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

HOMESTEAD PERCENT: 

100% 

The Board of Review has examined your 2026 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision. 

PETITION NUMBER: 

91 

DATE: 

03/09/2026 

CHANGE REASON: 

Assessment Determined to be Ac 

FROM 

To 

CHANGE 

1. ASSESSED VALUE: 

196,250 

196,250 

0 

2. CAPPED VALUE: 

127,136 

127,136 

0 

3. TAXABLE VALUE: 

127,136 

127,136 

0 

4. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

cae 

2 

5 

a 

cha 

2 

2 

5. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 

196,250 

[ 

196,250 

| 

0 

6. There WAS/WAS NOT a transfer of ownership on this property in 2025: 

WAS NOT 

If there was a transfer of ownership on your property in 2025, your 2026 Taxable Value will be the same as your 2026 State 

Equalized Value. 

If there was not a transfer of ownership on your property in 2025, the Capped Value formula is used. The 2026 Capped Value 

formula is the 2025 Taxable Value, minus Losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 1.027 plus Additions. Taxable 

Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value. Your taxes are levied on the Taxable Value, 

Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by May 31, 2026 

for commercial real, industrial real, 

developmental real, commercial personal, industrial personal, and utility personal property. The final date for further appeal to 

the Michigan Tax Tribunal of valuation for agricultural real, residential real, timber cut-over real, and agricultural personal 

property is July 31, 2026. The petition must be a Michigan Tax Tribunal form or a form approved by the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal. Michigan Tax Tribunal forms are available at www.michigan.gov/TaxTrib. 

Property Classification Appeals ONLY can 

be appealed to the State Tax Commission by June 30, 2026 at: State Tax Commission, Classification Appeals, PO Box 30471, 

Lansing MI 48909. 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD 

BOARD OF REVIEW

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From: 

04/03/2026 11:49 

#919 P.002/025 

Ross Budin 

3/9/2026 

1660 Stauch 

West Bloomfield, MI 48324 

Parcel X-18-05-229-004 

Phone (248) 318-9452 

Email 

: colemtggroup@aol.com 

I'would like to thank the board of review for their service and review of my appeal of 

assessment. My appeal on the property value and that it should be lower is a bases of work 

completed by my neighbor to the north. The work was completed without a permit and 

West Bloomfield twp building dept. issued an after the fact permit having a direct impact 

since the patio with open built in firepit and driveway are not set back. The permit was not 

declined or sent to the zoning board so public comment could be made and not approved 

by the HOA. Our home is a lot in a subdivision with normal 10 foot set back to the property 

line for all homes, 20 feet total house to house thru out the platted sub. 

Please see attached Survey completed by myself and approved permit not including a 

firepit for betow: 

1. 

Raised patio with permanent firepit (firepit was not in permitted and was their since 

constructed), southwest corner of home at 1644 Stauch. You will see in the survey 

done by us that the raised patio with fireplace is 3 feet from our property line. 

In the 

homeowner sketch drawing they state it is in line with their home and their picture 

submitted with the permit directly contradicts their sketch. Coming out 7 feet from 

their home and 3 feet from our property line. This was an after the fact permit and 

built prior 

to getting the permit. 

2. 

Driveway extension southeast corner of home at 1644 Stauch. This was a driveway 

extension to make a circular drive completed without a permit and granted an after 

the fact permit. The driveway is 5 feet away from my property line. You can see in 

the picture of the home and survey it directly contradicts their approved sketch.

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From: 

04/03/2026 11:50 

#919 P.003/025 

I have been a resident of West Bloomfield for 35 years and we have owned this home for 21 

years. The two above permitted items that were given after the construction occurred have 

a direct monetary effect. 

If 

| wanted to add an addition or add a large deck on the back of 

the home 

| would be unable to so due to a needing a 25 foot setback for outdoor and open 

burning from West Bloomfield Ordnance NO. C-799 Chapter 11, 

Article V Sections 11-76 to 

11-99 for buildings not on the same property. This will hamper my ability to be able to build 

a deck without being within 25 feet since it was overbuilt an too close to my property. inthe 

same ordnance an outdoor fireplace shall be setback at least 15 feet from all structures. 

This is not the case and if the neighbors home that the fireplace sits on was to catch on fire 

it could cause damage to my home that would trigger Sec. 11-83 and homeowners or my 

insurance may not cover a fire to my home since they are in violation of the ordnance that 

clearly states this homeowner would be responsible for damage to the township and 

private or public property. 

If 

| wanted to sell or refinance my house it could be devalued 

due to a new homeowner 

that also could not build or extend to the home. 

| ask you to 

examine the documents 

| have provided and do a site inspection so you can see how 

| have 

been effected. 

West Bloomfield twp 

approved and allowed the normal setbacks to be broken and 

| am 

asking for tax relief due to a major devaluation of my property, 

| am unable to add to my 

property and can’t even put up any tree barrier since it

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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

Ross

M.I.

L

Last Name/Company Name

Budin

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

1660 Stauch Dr

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Telephone Number

248-318-9452

Fax Number

E-mail Address

colemtggroup@aol.com

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

First Name

Ross

M.I.

L

Last Name

Budin

Firm Name (if any)

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

1660 Stauch Dr

City or Town

West Bloomfield

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48324

Telephone Number

2483189452

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

colemtggroup@aol.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? No

 *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]

1660 Stauch Dr

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

West Bloomfield

Michigan

48324

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of West Bloomfield (OAKLAND)

County 

Oakland

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

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

Please see documents and explanation supplied as attachment.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

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

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

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: X-18-05-229-004

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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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:

196250

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

127136

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

300000 

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

150000

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

97173

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?

Yes

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

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/ Ross L Budin

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