Record Finder / 25-002885-TT
Michigan

Ryan Whalen, Petitioner V Township Of Commerce, Respondent

Petitioner
Ryan Whalen
Respondent
Township Of Commerce

Case overview

Docket number
25-002885-TT
Status
Hearing Set - SC
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Oakland
Judge
Grinnell, Jason C.

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
10Evidence was received.RESPNot recorded10/20/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
9Notice of HearingNot recordedNot recorded09/16/2026Not recordedDownload
8A hearing has been scheduledNot recordedNot recorded09/16/2026Not recordedNot recorded
7Notice of FilingNot recordedNot recorded11/14/2025Not recordedDownload
6Answer was receivedNot recordedNot recorded10/06/2025Not recordedDownload
5Order of Partial DismissalNot recordedNot recorded09/12/2025Not recordedDownload
4Petition has been verifiedPET109/12/2025Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded09/12/2025Not recordedDownload
2Attachments to the Petition were filedNot recordedNot recorded07/27/2025Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded07/27/2025Not recordedDownload

Documents

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SUBJECT 

PROPERTY

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*** Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed***

OAKLAND

County:

Township of Commerce

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

EW-17-22-451-033

325,240S

325,240

208,690

116,550

2022

341,500C

360,460

236,910

123,550

2023

358,570C

394,350

270,800

123,550

2024

369,680C

375,000M

406,410

221,090

185,320

2025

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

Land Improvement Cost Estimates

Description Rate Size % Good Cash Value

D/W/P: 4in Concrete 8.73 260 88 1,998

 Total Estimated Land Improvements True Cash Value = 1,998

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

<Site Value D> 59.01-69ff 370641 100 370,641

 0.070 Acres 0 100 0

 64 Actual Front Feet, 0.31 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 370,641

Land Value Estimates for Land Table L7C.Land Table L7C

033 03/05/2025 Other

042 10/19/2018 BuildingPe

042 10/09/2013 BuildingPe

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: County of Oakland, Michigan

3/13/25 MBOR PET #15 - DISAGREE #66

10/19/18 NAH LEFT NOTE. SPOT CK'D DIMS.

MEAS'D NEW COMP DECK. DELETE CPP. CLOSE

BP PICS #42/92

10-9-13 M/L NEW HSE & REV'D PLANS. C/P

#91

4-30-13 ORIGINAL HSEDEMO'D DUE TO FIRE,

$30,000 AD HOC FOR UNFIN HSE. CK 2ND PASS

 

 

 

 

 #42 

11/21/12 - Fire, remove gar & CT. Hse at

50%. Ck in 2013 #91

7-19-07 Rev'd and checked ext. Close

permit #76

3/22/06 ADJ APPRAISIAL CARD TO PRE MBOR

DUE TO INCREASE. DURING 2006 FM PLEASE

ADJ APPRAISIAL CARD TO 1 FR 807SF, 1 SL

FR 170SF, 1 SL FR 80SF, J SL FR 330 SF, 1

SL FR 140 SF, 1 OH FR 15 SF, AND ADD COV

100SF. PLEASE ADJUST SF DURING 06 FM. 92

Comments/Influences

T2N, R8E, SEC 22 WOODED SHORES LOT 33

Tax Description

WHALEN, RYAN

WHALEN, LUCIA

2328 VENTURA DR

WOLVERINE LAKE MI 48390-2461

Owner's Name/Address

2328 VENTURA DR

Property Address

Closed

EW06B4752

10/23/2006

Deck/Patio/Porch

2025 Est TCV 812,815 TCV/TFA: 427.57

Closed

EW12C22451033

11/21/2012

FireRepair

ITOnly: 408

Closed

EW13OC22451033

03/08/2013

NewBuilding

P.R.E. 100% 07/01/2021 

Closed

EW18B-5956

05/29/2018

Deck/Patio/Porch

School: WALLED LAKE CONS SCH DIST

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: RI

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

100.0

NOT VERIFIED

47803:695

03-ARM'S LENGTH

WD

12/31/2014

429,500

AUSTIN CAROL C

HANSEN JENNIFER E

0.0

NOT VERIFIED

51319:799

08-ESTATE

WD

11/10/2017

1

AUSTIN CAROL C

AUSTIN CAROL C

100.0

NOT VERIFIED

56394:414

03-ARM'S LENGTH

WD

06/09/2021

730,000

WHALEN LUCIA

AUSTIN CAROL C

Prcnt.

Trans.

Verified

By

Liber

& Page

Terms of Sale

Inst.

Type

Sale

Date

Sale

Price

Grantee

Grantor

10/20/2026

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Class: BC

Effec. Age: 12

Floor Area: 1,901 

Total Base New : 405,023 E.C.F.

Total Depr Cost: 356,418 X 1.235

Estimated T.C.V: 440,176 

Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family Colonial/2Sty Cls BC Blt 2013

(11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool

Ground Area = 997 SF Floor Area = 1901 SF.

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=88/100/100/100/88

Building Areas

Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 

2 Story Siding Basement 887 

1 Story Siding Basement 80 

1 Story Siding Blt-in Gar. 30 

1 Story Siding Overhang 8 

1 Story Siding Overhang 9 

 Total: 326,322 287,163

Other Additions/Adjustments

Plumbing

 3 Fixture Bath 1 7,316 6,438 

 2 Fixture Bath 1 4,902 4,314 

 Extra Sink 2 3,014 2,652 

 Separate Shower 1 2,963 2,607 

 Ceramic Tile Floor 2 3,130 2,754 

Porches

 CCP (1 Story) 72 2,863 2,519 

 CCP (1 Story) 60 2,419 2,129 

Deck

 Treated Wood 54 2,088 1,837 

 Composite 207 4,867 4,283 

 w/Roof (Roof portion) 72 1,938 1,705 

Garages

Class: BC Exterior: Siding Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished)

 Base Cost 483 30,477 26,820 

 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -3,338 -2,937 

<<<<< Calculations too long. See Valuation printout for complete pricing. >>>>>

Carport Area: 

Roof: 

Bsmnt Garage: 

Year Built: 2013

Car Capacity: 2

Class: BC

Exterior: Siding

Brick Ven.: 0

Stone Ven.: 0

Common Wall: 1 Wall

Foundation: 42 Inch

Finished ?: 

Auto. Doors: 1

Mech. Doors: 0

Area: 483

% Good: 0

Storage Area: 0

No Conc. Floor: 0

 (17) Garage

CCP (1 Story)

CCP (1 Story)

Treated Wood

Roof Cover Onl

Composite

72

60

54

72

207

Type

Area

 (16) Porches/Decks

Interior 1 Story

Interior 2 Story

2nd/Same Stack

Two Sided

Exterior 1 Story

Exterior 2 Story

Prefab 1 Story

Prefab 2 Story

Heat Circulator

Raised Hearth

Wood Stove

Direct-Vented Gas

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (15) Fireplaces

Appliance Allow.

Cook Top

Dishwasher

Garbage Disposal

Bath Heater

Vent Fan

Hot Tub

Unvented Hood

Vented Hood

Intercom

Jacuzzi Tub

Jacuzzi repl.Tub

Oven

Microwave

Standard Range

Self Clean Range

Sauna

Trash Compactor

Central Vacuum

Security System

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (15) Built-ins

 Lump Sum Items:

Public Water

Public Sewer

Water Well

1000 Gal Septic

2000 Gal Septic

 

 

 

 

 

 (14) Water/Sewer

Average Fixture(s)

3 Fixture Bath

2 Fixture Bath

Softener, Auto

Softener, Manual

Solar Water Heat

No Plumbing

Extra Toilet

Extra Sink

Separate Shower

Ceramic Tile Floor

Ceramic Tile Wains

Ceramic Tub Alcove

Vent Fan

 

2

1

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

2

 

 

 

 (13) Plumbing

Few

 

Ave.

X

Many

 

No. of Elec. Outlets

Min

 

Ord.

X

Ex.

 

 No./Qual. of Fixtures

Amps Service

200

 (12) Electric

Central Air

Wood Furnace

 

 

Forced Air w/o Ducts

Forced Air w/ Ducts 

Forced Hot Water

Electric Baseboard

Elec. Ceil. Radiant

Radiant (in-floor)

Electric Wall Heat

Space Heater

Wall/Floor Furnace

Forced Heat & Cool

Heat Pump

No Heating/Cooling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Elec.

Steam

 

Oil

Coal

 

Gas

Wood

X

 (11) Heating/Cooling

 Joists: 2x10

 Unsupported Len: 

 Cntr.Sup: STEEL

 (10) Floor Support

Recreation SF

Living SF

Walkout Doors (B)

No Floor SF

Walkout Doors (A)

 

 

 

 

 

 (9) Basement

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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

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

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

Docket Number: 25-002885

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Evidence

Attachment File Name: 25-002885 Evidence

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

MTT Docket No.: 25-002885

Township Of Commerce, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF TELEPHONE HEARING

The Tribunal has scheduled a telephone hearing to be conducted as follows. Hearings are 

generally 30 minutes in length. 

HEARING DATE:

November 17, 2026 

HEARING TIME:

2:30 PM Eastern Time

JOIN BY PHONE:

1-248-509-0316

ACCESS CODE:

68978867 

 

This hearing will be held by telephone conference call with the Judge as the host. In order to join 

the hearing, call the phone number listed above at least 5 minutes prior to the hearing time. You 

will then be required to input the access code, followed by # to connect. The Tribunal judge will call 

in and join by phone at the hearing time. Failure to timely call in may result in the placement of a 

party or parties in default.

This is an important legal document. Please have someone translate the document.

Este es un documento legal importante. Por favor, haga traducir este documento.

এটি একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ আইনি দলিল, অনুগ্রহ করে কেউ দলিলটিকে অনুবাদ করুন।

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Ito ay isang mahalagang legal na dokumento. Mangyari lamang na magkaroon ng isang tao isalin ang 

dokumento.

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HEARING INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY

GENERAL INFORMATION: An impartial hearing will be conducted in accordance with the Michigan Tax 

Tribunal Rules (R 792.10201-R 792.10297) and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act, MCL 24.201 et 

seq. The Michigan Rules of Evidence and the Michigan Court Rules may be applicable. Parties are expected 

to exercise proper respect and courtesy toward other parties, witnesses, and administrative law judges, which 

includes attending the hearing on time, silencing cell phones, and choosing a quiet, private location to 

participate in the hearing to limit distractions and ensure minimal background noise. The hearing may be 

recorded for notetaking purposes, but the recording is not a formal record, unless otherwise provided for by the 

Tribunal.

REPRESENTATION: You may have an attorney or anyone else of your choice represent you at the hearing. 

The Tribunal does not recommend or appoint representatives for you and will not pay for your representative.

WITNESSES: You may have anyone join you at the hearing to speak in support of your case. However, the 

time to present your case is limited and additional time may not be provided to accommodate witness 

testimony.

DOCUMENTATION: Parties are required to submit all documents in support of their contentions to both the 

Tribunal and the opposing party at least 21 days before the hearing date even if the documents were 

previously submitted to the local Board of Review or the Michigan Department of Treasury. If the 

documents are not timely submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party, the documents may be 

excluded. Documents may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s electronic filing (e-

filing) system. Documents may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to 

submission by e-mail. If sent by mail, the documents must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized 

representative at the address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, 

unless the party or authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different 

mailing address. The documents do not need to be resubmitted after the Notice of Hearing if they were 

previously submitted to the Tribunal and the opposing party in this case.

If a hearing had previously been scheduled in this case and adjourned, and the adjournment order indicates 

that the parties are precluded from submitting any further documentary evidence, no further documentary 

evidence will be accepted even if filed and exchanged as indicated above.

INCLUSION OF SUBSEQUENT TAX YEARS: Subsequent tax year assessments are automatically included 

in valuation appeals once the assessment has been established for that tax year. For purposes of 

administrative efficiency, the Tribunal considers this date April 1st. As such, the parties should submit 

documentation and be prepared to discuss subsequent tax year assessments at hearings to be conducted on 

or after April 1st in a subsequent year. If the hearing is to be conducted prior to April 1st in a subsequent year, 

taxpayers are required to file a new petition and, if necessary, protest the subsequent tax year assessment at 

the March Board of Review for that year. 

MOTIONS/REQUESTS: A motion is a written request filed by a party asking the Tribunal to take certain action. 

The following motions and requests may be filed by either party regarding the scheduled hearing. Motions and 

requests may be submitted to the Tribunal by mail or through the Tribunal’s e-filing system. Motions and 

requests may be sent to the opposing party by mail or by e-mail, if the parties agree to submission by e-mail. If 

sent by mail, motions and requests must be sent to the opposing party or their authorized representative at the 

address identified in the petition or answer for that party or authorized representative, unless the party or 

authorized representative filed an appearance or other documentation identifying a different mailing address. 

1. Motion to Adjourn: Parties may request the hearing be rescheduled (i.e. adjourned). The motion must be 

submitted to both the Tribunal and the opposing party at least 28 days before the hearing unless there are 

emergency circumstances. The emergency circumstances must be detailed to justify the granting of what

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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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

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: November 14, 2025

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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 25-002885

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Local Unit of Government Township Of Commerce (OAKLAND)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name/Unit of Government

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address

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

First Name

David

M.I.

M

Last Name

Griffin

Firm Name (if any)

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

2009 Township Drive

City or Town

Commerce Township

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48390

Telephone Number

248-624-0110

Fax Number

E-mail Address

mgriffin@commercetwp.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more? 

Yes

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If not, list which parcels adjoin one another.

N/A 

Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal

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, Notice of Uncapping, or Assessment Change Notice) with this Small Claims Answer, if applicable. If you do not submit this 

document, you may be held in default.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

The March Board of Review determined an assessed value of $375,000 and a taxable value of $369,680. Further evidence and documentation will be submitted 

prior to hearing. 

Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues

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

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

If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March

If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? March*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

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

If yes, 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, explain.

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? 

If so, what is the issue date?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE

When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued?

Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF A POVERTY EXEMPTION

Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a BOR? No

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: 

List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption:

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION 

OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS

Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? 

No

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended:

Tax Year(s) denied:

List the date the exemption was denied:

What statutory section did Petitioner request the subject property be exempt?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY

What do you believe the classification should be: 

Real

Residential

Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number:

EW-17-22-451-033

Classification of Property:

Real 

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

375,000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

369,680

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

750,000

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

375,000

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

369,680

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

Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ David Griffin

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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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.1 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).2 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

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

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 12, 2025

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 Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

2 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

Respondent.

ORDER OF PARTIAL DISMISSAL

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

is appealing assessments for prior tax years and the Tribunal has no authority over 

those assessments under MCL 205.735a, as the petition was not timely filed.3 Further, 

the Tribunal also has no authority over those assessments, as the facts alleged do not 

establish that the assessments were the result of a clerical error (i.e., “an error of a 

transpositional, typographical, or mathematical nature”) or a mutual mistake of fact (i.e., 

“an erroneous belief, which is shared and relied on by both parties”).4 Rather, the facts 

alleged indicate a valuation dispute that does not involve the correction of a clerical 

error or mutual mistake of fact. Therefore,

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

appeal shall continue for the 2025 tax year(s) only.

By:___________________________________

Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair

Entered: September 12, 2025

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 Electronic Data Systems Corporation v Township of Flint, 253 Mich App 538 (2002). 

4 See International Place Apartments – IV v Ypsilanti Township, 216 Mich App 104, 109 (1996), Ford 

Motor Company v City of Woodhaven, 475 Mich 425, 442 (2006).

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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

Ryan

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Whalen

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

2328 Ventura Dr.

City or Town

Wolverine Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48390

Telephone Number

248-499-0410

Fax Number

E-mail Address

ahem.excuse.me@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

2328 Ventura Dr.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Wolverine Lake

Michigan

48390

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Commerce (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

I appealed my property tax assessment with the March Board of Review in Charter Township of Commerce. While they adjusted the Assessed Value from $406,410 

to $375,000, this doesn't reflect a fair assessed value. The Taxable Value was unchanged, which I believe is grossly overinflated due to several reasons:

- Recent comparable sales (2022-2024) of properties with premium open lake access,

which sold for 7-37% less than our assessment

- Recent canal-front sales on the same canal system, which sold for 32-59% less than our

assessment

- Newer constructions in the same area, including properties with open lake frontage

Furthermore, our 2021 purchase price ($730,000) was based on significantly misrepresented

information on the MLS. The property was listed at 2,600 square feet but is actually only 1,901 square feet. The misinformation was not identified until the 

appraisal, after we had made an offer, waiving the appraisal contingency. The certified appraisal at the time valued the property at only $525,000, and a comparable 

lakefront property sold for $510,000 around the same time.

We have taken on an overinflated tax burden since the first assessment after our purchase in 2021.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2024-2025

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: EW-17-22-451-033

Classification of Property:

Personal

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

375000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

369680

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

650000 

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

325000

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

290000

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

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STATE

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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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

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: September 12, 2025

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

Ryan Whalen,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 25-002885

Township Of Commerce,

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: September 12, 2025

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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** Notice of March Board of Review Change ** 

FROM 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 

MICHEAL R. LOHMEIER, ASSESSOR 

2009 TOWNSHIP DRIVE 

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP MI 48390 

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

WHALEN, RY AN 

WHALEN, LUCIA 

2328 VENTURA DR 

WOLVERINE LAKE MI 48390-2461 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS: 

401 

Residential 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

EW-17-22-451-033 

SCHOOL DISTRICT: 63290 

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 

2328 VENTURA DR 

7 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE/QUALIFIED AG EXEMPTION: 

100.00% 

MICHIGAN BUSINESS EXEMPTION: 

0.00% 

PRIOR YEAR'S CLASSIFICATION IF DIFFERENT: 

401 

Residential 

The Board of Revi~w has Examined your 2025 Assessed Value and/or Capped Value and has made the following decision: 

PETITION NUMBER: 015 

DATE: 03/17/2025 

VALUE PRIOR MBOR 

VALUE AFTER MBOR 

CHANGE 

1. ASSESSED VALUE 

406,410 

375,000 

-31,410 

2. CAPPED VALUE 

369,680 

369,680 

0 

3. TAXABLE VALUE 

369,680 

369,680 

0 

4. TENTATIVE EQUALIZATION FACTOR: 

1.000 

> 

5. STATE EQUALIZED VALUE: 

406,410 

375,000 

-31,410 

6. There WASN/AS NOT a transfer of ownershic on this crocertv in 2024. 

WAS NOT 

The 2025 Capped Value Formula is the 2024 Taxable Value, minus losses, increased by the Inflation Rate Multiplier of 3.1 %, 

plus Additions. Taxable Value is the lower of Assessed Value or Capped Value unless an Ownership Transfer occurred. Your 

Taxes are Levied on the Taxable Amount. 

Further appeal of valuation may be made to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by filing a petition that can be obtained at 

www.mlchig11n.gov/taKtrib (click Small Claims Tab) and mailed to PO Box 30232, Lansing, Ml 48909 by May 31st for 

Commercial Real, Industrial Real, Developmental Real, Commercial Personal, Industrial Personal, and Utility Personal 

Property. The final date for further appeal of valuation for Agricultural Real, Residential Real, Timber Cut-over Real, and 

Personal Property is July 31st. 

Michigan Tax Tribunal Decisions received February through May are not reflected In this March Board of Review 

Change Notice. 

A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST ACCOMPANY ANY PETITION TO THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL OR YOUR APPEAL 

WILL DEFAULT. 

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE 

BOARD OF REVIEW 

If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Review regarding classification, appeal Is made by sending Form 

2167 to the State Tax Commission, PO Box 30471 Lansing Ml 48909 by June 30th.

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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

Ryan

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Whalen

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

2328 Ventura Dr.

City or Town

Wolverine Lake

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48390

Telephone Number

248-499-0410

Fax Number

E-mail Address

ahem.excuse.me@gmail.com

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

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

Firm Name (if any)

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

City or Town

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

2328 Ventura Dr.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Wolverine Lake

Michigan

48390

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Commerce (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

I appealed my property tax assessment with the March Board of Review in Charter Township of Commerce. While they adjusted the Assessed Value from $406,410 

to $375,000, this doesn't reflect a fair assessed value. The Taxable Value was unchanged, which I believe is grossly overinflated due to several reasons:

- Recent comparable sales (2022-2024) of properties with premium open lake access,

which sold for 7-37% less than our assessment

- Recent canal-front sales on the same canal system, which sold for 32-59% less than our

assessment

- Newer constructions in the same area, including properties with open lake frontage

Furthermore, our 2021 purchase price ($730,000) was based on significantly misrepresented

information on the MLS. The property was listed at 2,600 square feet but is actually only 1,901 square feet. The misinformation was not identified until the 

appraisal, after we had made an offer, waiving the appraisal contingency. The certified appraisal at the time valued the property at only $525,000, and a comparable 

lakefront property sold for $510,000 around the same time.

We have taken on an overinflated tax burden since the first assessment after our purchase in 2021.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2024-2025

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: EW-17-22-451-033

Classification of Property:

Personal

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Residential

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR:

375000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

369680

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

650000 

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

325000

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

290000

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

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STATE

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