Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner V City Of Detroit, Respondent
- Petitioner
- Shemeka A Bryant
- Respondent
- City Of Detroit
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-000239-TT
- Status
- Disposed
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Wayne
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Order of Dismissal | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 8 | Order Setting Aside P Default | Not recorded | 4 | 04/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 7 | Notice of Filing | Not recorded | Not recorded | 04/02/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 6 | Attachments to the Answer were filed | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/31/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 03/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 03/09/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 01/09/2026 | $0.00 | Download |
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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 Shemeka A Bryant, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on March 9, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., poverty exemption denial notice. Although the defaulted party failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been provided. As such, the Tribunal shall set the default aside. Furthermore, the Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it has no authority over Petitioner’s appeal because it was not filed within 30 days of the issuance of the December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. Petitioner is appealing the denial of a poverty exemption under MCL 211.7u, which was issued by the December Board of Review on December 9, 2025. Petitioner did not file this appeal until January 9, 2026, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard a statutory filing deadline, it has no authority to grant Petitioner the relief requested.1 Petitioner’s appeal is barred by the statute of limitations. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s default is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 1 See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__ (2025). See also Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008), noting that the Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000239 Page 2 of 2 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 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. Entered: April 2, 2026 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm kac 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 Shemeka A Bryant, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner, SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, Presiding Judge Respondent. Patricia L. Halm ORDER SETTING ASIDE PETITIONER’S DEFAULT ORDER OF DISMISSAL The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was held in default on March 9, 2026, for failing to file a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal, i.e., poverty exemption denial notice. Although the defaulted party failed to cure the default, a copy of the notice has been provided. As such, the Tribunal shall set the default aside. Furthermore, the Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it has no authority over Petitioner’s appeal because it was not filed within 30 days of the issuance of the December Board of Review Decision, as required by MCL 211.53c. Petitioner is appealing the denial of a poverty exemption under MCL 211.7u, which was issued by the December Board of Review on December 9, 2025. Petitioner did not file this appeal until January 9, 2026, and inasmuch as the Tribunal has no equitable power to waive or otherwise disregard a statutory filing deadline, it has no authority to grant Petitioner the relief requested.1 Petitioner’s appeal is barred by the statute of limitations. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner’s default is SET ASIDE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED. This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 1 See Sixarp, LLC v Byron Twp, __Mich__ (2025). See also Federal-Mogul Corp v Dep’t of Treasury, 161 Mich App 346 (1987), Elec Data Sys Corp v Flint Twp, 253 Mich App 538 (2002), and VanderWerp v Plainfield Twp, 278 Mich App 624 (2008), noting that the Tribunal’s powers are limited to those authorized by statute and do not include powers of equity.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000239 Page 2 of 2 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 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. Entered: April 2, 2026 By: /s/ Patricia L. Halm kac 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 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, 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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MTT Docket No. 26-000239 Page 2 of 6 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: April 2, 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 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, Respondent. NOTICE OF FILING TAKE NOTICE that a Small Claims answer has been filed and the electronic copy of the answer can be reviewed by utilizing the Docket Lookup on the Tribunal’s website. Unless Respondent was defaulted, this case is ready to be scheduled for a Small Claims hearing and will be scheduled in the normal course of scheduling. You will receive a Notice of Hearing from the Tribunal by e-mail if you have identified an email address in the petition or other documentation. The Notice of Hearing will inform you of the date, time, and location of your hearing (note that
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ARO DPA GOVERNOR LANSING MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Shemeka A Bryant , Petitioner(s) v MTT Docket No.26:000289 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Brandy Mitchell states that on 3/31/2026 belek [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] relative to the above-captioned matter upon: served a copy of the Answer [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Shemeka A Bryant 24821 Pembroke Detroit, MI 48219 Brandy Weitehel [Signature/bf person who is serving/mailing copy] Brandy Mitchell [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Shemeka A Bryant i MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Petitioner(s) ; MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit , Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Brandy Mitchell states that on 3/31/2026 he/she [Name of person serving/mailing petition] [date of service] served a copy of the Answer relative to the above-captioned matter upon: [Provide name and address of the party/people being served] Michigan Tax Tribunal P.O. Box 30232 Lansing, MI 48909 Brandy Wich [Signature/f person who is serving/mailing copy] Brandy Mitchell [Print/type name of person serving/mailing copy] 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
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000239 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government City of Detroit 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): Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 2: Respondent's Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: ML: Last Name: Brandy Mitchell Firm Name (if any): . . "City of Detroit Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): 2 Woodward Ave, Ste 804 City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Detroit Mi 48226 Telephone Number: Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Taxtribunal@detroitmi.gov Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 22017945. Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal The petitioner, S. Bryant, was denied a 2025 HOPE exemption due to missing proof of 2024 income for adults Kmoni & Omoni Bryant who are listed on the application as household occupants. We received the applicant's IRS Wage & Income transcript, however, only the signed 4988s were provided for the other adults in the home. Per the application guidelines, proof of income for all adults is required, and a signed 4988 only advises an applicant was not obligated to file a Federal tax return. Also, please note that the ID of O. Bryant was expired at the time of submission. Please see the City of Detroit's eligibility requirements, as well as the petitioner's application and submitted documents attached.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS Lal DPA GOVERNOR LANSING Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues Did Petitioner request a Poverty Exemption at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes [OJ No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: [J March [J July [4 December Date the BOR decision was issued: 1 2/ 9/ 2026 Tax year(s) denied: 2 0 2 5 Signature *required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: Z ; Wir fel v Isl
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Parcel Number: 22017945. Jurisdiction: CITY OF DETROIT County: WAYNE Printed on 03/31/2026 Grantor Grantee Sale Sale Inst. Terms of Sale Liber |Verified Prent. Price Date Type & Page By Trans. UNITED COMMUNITY HOUSING |BRYANT, SHEMEKA A 3,600| 03/03/2020 |QC 21-NOT USED/OTHER 2020058254 PROPERTY TRANSFER 100.0 WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER CITY OF DETROIT - P&DD 2,961| 09/18/2019 QC 13-GOVERNMENT 2019268317 DEED 100.0 FIRT MICHIGAN PROPERTY LL [WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER 0| 07/15/2019 |OTH 10-FORECLOSURE 2019215280 DEED 0.0 INTELLIGENT INVESTMENT GR |FIRST MICHIGAN PROPERTY L 25,000 10/12/2011 |PTA 21-NOT USED/OTHER | PROPERTY TRANSFER 100.0 Property Address class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPRO |Zoning: Building Permit (s) Date Number Status 124821 PEMBROKE oo School: DETROIT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | P.R.E. 100% 06/02/2020 | Owner's Name/Address WARD#: 22 BRYANT, SHEMEKA A 2026 Est TCV 72,426 TCV/TFA: 71.36 24821 PEMBROKE AVE DETROIT MI 48219 X [Improved [ [Vacant Land Value Estimates for Land Table 1R102.1R102-FIVE POINTS GROUP B.C. (8001B) | Public * Factors * | Improvements Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value _ — SE Dirt Road 50.00 207.00 1.0000 0.0000 0 100% 0 |fax Description | leave Road SQ FT RATE BY SIZE 10,367.000 Sq Ft 0.18 100 1,902 S PEMBROKE 4 BRUCE-HAROLD SUB NO 1 L77 X |paved Road * denotes lines that do not contribute to the total acreage calculation. [P51 PLATS, W C R 22/786 50 X 207.01 X |Storm Sewer 50 Actual Front Feet, 0.24 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 1,902 Comments/Influences X |Sidewalk 10/04/19: JULY 2019 WCT JUDGMENT OF X Water Land T Esti FORECLOSURE & SEPTEMBER 2019 WCT RIGHT OF |X |Sewer mnie pM Ebi ae Rate sire 4 Good cash value REFUSAL (ROR 0 COD. /LTH X |Electric (BOR)
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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. 26-000239 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Filer Type: Local Unit of Government City of Detroit (Wayne) 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 Brandy M.I. Last Name Mitchell Firm Name (if any) Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 2 Woodward Ave Suite 804 City or Town Detroit State Michigan ZIP Code 48226 Telephone Number 313-530-1250 Fax Number E-mail Address Brandy.Mitchell2@detroitmi.gov 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 petitioner was denied due missing proof of 2024 income for the additional adults in the household listed on the application. The applicant provided a Wage & Income statement for herself, and signed 4988s for both K. & O. Bryant. Per application guidelines, proof of income is required for all adults listed on the application, and a signed 4988 only advises there was no tax obligation for the year in question. Also, please note the Id for O. Bryant was expired at the time of submission. Please see the City of Detroit's poverty guidelines, as well as the petitioner's application and supporting documents attached. 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)? If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: If no, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March BOR? *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? 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? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: December List the date the BOR denied Petitioner’s Poverty Exemption: 12/9/2025 IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE DENIAL OF AN EXEMPTION OTHER THAN POVERTY, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE, OR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ORLENE HAWKS DIRECTOR Did Petitioner request the exemption at the BOR? Yes If Yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: December 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: Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Identification Number: 22017945. Classification of Property: Real Residential Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the BOR: $24,900 Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR: $13,500 What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as True Cash Value)? $72,426 Multiply the True Cash Value by. 5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. $36,200 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Brandy Mitchell
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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 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.i Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: March 9, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk i “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received.
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MTT Docket No. 26-000239 Page 2 of 4 A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING MARLON I. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL · 611 W. OTTAWA ST., LANSING, MI 48933 · 517-335-9760 PO BOX 30232, LANSING, MI 48909 · Other Carriers: 2407 N. GRAND RIVER AVE., LANSING, MI 48906 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 City of Detroit, Respondent. ORDER OF DEFAULT The Tribunal has reviewed the file in the above-captioned case and finds that: Petitioner did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (i.e., notice of action taken by Board of Review, uncapping notice, PRE denial notice, final assessment notice, etc.), as required by TTR 279. As such, Petitioner must submit the notice within 14 days of the entry of this order. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner is HELD IN DEFAULT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defaulted party shall cure the default, as indicated above, within 14 days of the entry of this order.ii Failure to comply with this order will result in the defaulted party being required to file a motion to set aside the default (with appropriate filing fee). By:_______________________________ Entered: March 9, 2026 Patricia L. Halm, Tribunal Chair PROOF OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing was sent on the entry date indicated above to the parties or their attorneys or authorized representatives, if any, utilizing either the mailing or email addresses on file, as provided by those parties, attorneys, or authorized representatives. By: Tribunal Clerk ii “A submission by mail is considered filed on the date indicated by the United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope containing the submission. A submission without a postmark or with an illegible postmark is considered filed on the date the submission is received by the tribunal. A submission by commercial delivery service is considered filed on the date the submission is given to the commercial
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MTT Docket No. 26-000239 Page 4 of 4 service for delivery to the tribunal as indicated by the receipt date on the package containing the submission. A submission by personal service is considered filed on the date the submission is received. A submission through the tribunal’s e-filing system by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission by email to the email address designated by the tribunal by 11:59 p.m. on a business day is considered filed on that business day. A submission on a Saturday, a Sunday, or a holiday is considered filed on the following business day, as provided by section 35a of the tax tribunal act, MCL 205.735a.” TTR 225(5)
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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ROLDLVLL JAN 2 0 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON |. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricuitural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 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 First Name ML Last Name/Company Name Shemeka A. Bryant Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 24821 Pembroke Ave City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48219 Telephone Number 5 3.4 6836727 shemekabryant2002@yahoo.com Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ml Last Name N/A Firm Name (if any) Maiting 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 emai) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 22017945. Property Address (No., Street) 24821 Pembroke Ave City or Town County. State ZIP Code Detroit Wayne Mi 48219
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
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LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
| applied for Property Tax Exemption (not sure of the exact ddate), but
| received a
denial decision letter stating that
| was denied because
| failed to submit proof of
idenitification and proof of income.
| sent an email in July of 2025, and received a
respnse stating that
| only needed proof of income for 2024 for all adults in my home
and proof of residency for my 11 yr old granddaughter who lives with me.
| submitted
proof of residency for my grandchild and proof of income via IRS website for myself only
because
| did not file tax returns for that year, and
1 also stated in the email that my
sons did not work that year.
| am asking for my application to please be reviewed due to
reasons that was not my misatke or neglect on my end.
1 will attach the screenshots of
the proof that
| submitted.
| am curently unemployed at this time and also my household
situation has changed. One of my sons ( Kmoni Bryant) no longer lives at my house but
he did at the time of the application.
Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues
Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review {BOR}?
Yes
[JNo
If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [i] March
[Hl] July
Oecember
If No, please explain:
Date the BOR decision was issued:
12/09/2025
Tax year(s) denied: 202
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Fee Information
_
There is no fee required for the filing of a poverly exemption appeal.
Sign#ty r'€ *Required
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- Hehe Depron of sorey ash Poverty Exemption Affidavit The fms fu und shenty of PURE AGL TOR SH HEL UTLEY Te INSTRUCTIONS: When compleled. this document must accompany a taxpayer's Application for Poverty Exemplion fled ith Ihe supervisor of the board of review of he focal unit where the property is [ocated. MGL 211.7u provides for a whote of padtial properly tax exemption on the principal residence ‘of ant owner of the property by reason of poverty and the inabifty to contribute foward the public charges. MCL 211.Ju(2)(b} requires proof of figitifty foc tho exemption bo provided tothe howd of review by supplying copies of federal and state noma tax retums fof ll potsans esiding In the principal residence, including property lax credit returns, or by fling an affidavit for al persons residing in the rasidonce who wero nal required to fio federal or stale income tax foturns fof the current or preceding tax year. I Pmont Poy 1 ] swear ant affirm by my signature below that t reside in the principal residence that is the subject of this Application for Poverly Exemption and that for the current tax year and (he preceding tax year, | was not required to file a fedesat or state income tax return. Address of Principal Residence: 2432 Deobeoje Dye | Whe MT, 45219 Eps vczrt 1 28125 Signature of Person Making Affidavit Date
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< Status of Application Me 7/8/25 5 To: Boardofreview@detroitmi.gov To whom this may concern, my name is Shemeka Bryant. My address is 24821 Pembroke Ave., Detroit, Mi 48219. My parcel ID number is . And | filled out an application for the-HORE program forthe property tax-exemptioriast week and 1 did not
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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 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 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: March 9, 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 Shemeka A Bryant, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-000239 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: March 9, 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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GRETCHEN WHITMER GOVERNOR STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS LANSING ROLDLVLL JAN 2 0 2026 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL MARLON |. BROWN, DPA DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM POVERTY EXEMPTION Exemption, or other exemption disputes. Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricuitural Exemption, Disabled Veterans 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 First Name ML Last Name/Company Name Shemeka A. Bryant Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 24821 Pembroke Ave City or Town State ZIP Code Detroit Mi 48219 Telephone Number 5 3.4 6836727 shemekabryant2002@yahoo.com Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) Section 2: Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name Ml Last Name N/A Firm Name (if any) Maiting 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 emai) Section 3: Subject Property Information Parcel Identification Number: 22017945. Property Address (No., Street) 24821 Pembroke Ave City or Town County. State ZIP Code Detroit Wayne Mi 48219
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
GRETCHEN WHITMER
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
MARLON I. BROWN, DPA
GOVERNOR
{
LANSING
DIRECTOR
Section 4: Explain the Reason for this Appeal
| applied for Property Tax Exemption (not sure of the exact ddate), but
| received a
denial decision letter stating that
| was denied because
| failed to submit proof of
idenitification and proof of income.
| sent an email in July of 2025, and received a
respnse stating that
| only needed proof of income for 2024 for all adults in my home
and proof of residency for my 11 yr old granddaughter who lives with me.
| submitted
proof of residency for my grandchild and proof of income via IRS website for myself only
because
| did not file tax returns for that year, and
1 also stated in the email that my
sons did not work that year.
| am asking for my application to please be reviewed due to
reasons that was not my misatke or neglect on my end.
1 will attach the screenshots of
the proof that
| submitted.
| am curently unemployed at this time and also my household
situation has changed. One of my sons ( Kmoni Bryant) no longer lives at my house but
he did at the time of the application.
Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues
Did you request a poverty exemption ata Board of Review {BOR}?
Yes
[JNo
If Yes, check which BOR you attended: [i] March
[Hl] July
Oecember
If No, please explain:
Date the BOR decision was issued:
12/09/2025
Tax year(s) denied: 202
L
025
Fee Information
_
There is no fee required for the filing of a poverly exemption appeal.
Sign#ty r'€ *Required
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Vortec WAYHE CO DH GREVOALE DISTRICT
WAYNE CO DHS GREYONLE DIS TRC
WA RINOUTHRD
REDFORD MI 4623)
Spatiaed
Convection
Savo bm. gz anal
Fras
4d) 464.3047
a 0 wiew michigan quem Aszer
fu
sn es8
aces your cate oboe creat (EES $42.2608
PREY WAT
Fyoq
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
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by sof
ab tre
Depsstmest of Health snd Human SORES
cuboye aes aiavs
[admiring
Bd
SHEER BRYANT
WAYNE CO OHS GREVDALE DETRKT
HEN FEVBROKE AVE
MDIPYMIUTH
RD
CETROT M4215
AEDFCRONE 48235
NOTICE OF CASE ACTION
Please read each page of this notice carefully.
We have reviewed your application of case. The actions that zffect your case are ksted in this alice.
Benefit Summary
rors information about your benafits fellows Bis summary}
£00D ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
VALS - NS
Mote Information About Benefils
FopiAnsistanes
Program Oetalls
Forte months of:
| Berets are:
Amour
Who's Included
STON 1205 | APPROVED
3675 0%ma
Nene ioe Thera
{herein BradPage 4
- Hehe Depron of sorey ash Poverty Exemption Affidavit The fms fu und shenty of PURE AGL TOR SH HEL UTLEY Te INSTRUCTIONS: When compleled. this document must accompany a taxpayer's Application for Poverty Exemplion fled ith Ihe supervisor of the board of review of he focal unit where the property is [ocated. MGL 211.7u provides for a whote of padtial properly tax exemption on the principal residence ‘of ant owner of the property by reason of poverty and the inabifty to contribute foward the public charges. MCL 211.Ju(2)(b} requires proof of figitifty foc tho exemption bo provided tothe howd of review by supplying copies of federal and state noma tax retums fof ll potsans esiding In the principal residence, including property lax credit returns, or by fling an affidavit for al persons residing in the rasidonce who wero nal required to fio federal or stale income tax foturns fof the current or preceding tax year. I Pmont Poy 1 ] swear ant affirm by my signature below that t reside in the principal residence that is the subject of this Application for Poverly Exemption and that for the current tax year and (he preceding tax year, | was not required to file a fedesat or state income tax return. Address of Principal Residence: 2432 Deobeoje Dye | Whe MT, 45219 Eps vczrt 1 28125 Signature of Person Making Affidavit Date
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< Status of Application Me 7/8/25 5 To: Boardofreview@detroitmi.gov To whom this may concern, my name is Shemeka Bryant. My address is 24821 Pembroke Ave., Detroit, Mi 48219. My parcel ID number is . And | filled out an application for the-HORE program forthe property tax-exemptioriast week and 1 did not
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