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Stlr LLC Petitioner Vs. City Of Kentwood Respondent

Petitioner
Stlr LLC
Respondent
City Of Kentwood

Case overview

Docket number
26-001361-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
ET Property
Division
ET
County
Kent
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
6Amended AnswerRESPNot recorded09/08/2026Not recordedDownload
5Proof of service of petition was received.Not recordedNot recorded09/25/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
4Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded09/04/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET108/10/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number ETNot recordedNot recorded08/10/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded05/24/2026$600.00Download
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload

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” RECEIVED 

SEP 0 9 2026 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STLR LLC, 

MTT Docket: 26-001361 

Petitioner, 

Vv 

Parcel No. 41-18-14-252-004 

CITY OF KENTWOOD, 

Respondent. 

ANSWER TO PETITION 

Respondent, City of Kentwood, by and through its Deputy Assessor, Brian Stagg, and 

answers the within petition as follows: 

No response required. 

Admits. 

- 

No response required. 

No response required. 

No response required. 

Admits. 

No response required. 

© NOOR 

Ww Na 

No response required. 

9. 

No response required. 

10. Admits. 

11. Admits. 

12. No response required.

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17. While no response is required, Respondent denies the proposed valuation of the 

subject property, unaware of any factors that would cause a drastic deviation 

from the market valuation as of Tax Day. 

18. No response required. 

19. No response required. 

20.Respondent denies that the subject property's assessment exceeds 50% of the 

True Cash Value. 

Respondent requests that this Tribunal affirms the 2026 assessed value as it 

represents no more than fifty percent of the subject's True Cash Value as of 

December 31%, 2025, as required by statute; that this Tribunal further affirms the 

2026 taxable value as an appropriate and accurate value under Michigan law. 

September 4, 2026 

Respectfully submitted, 

See 

Brian Stagg 

City of Kentwood 

4900 Breton Ave SE 

PO BOX 8848 

Kentwood, MI 49518-8848 

616-554-0742 

staggb@kentwood.us

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

STLR LLC, 

MTT Docket: 26-001361 

Petitioner, 

v 

Parcel No. 41-18-14-252-004 

City Of Kentwood, 

Respondent. 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Brian Stagg, states that on Friday, September 4, 2026, they served a copy of the 

Answer to Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

STEVE JOHNSON 

436 N CENTER ST 

NORTHVILLE, MI 48167 

Brian Stagg

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CITY OF KENTWOOD 

ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 

PO BOX 8848 

KENTWOOD Mi 49518-6848 

MICHIGAN TAX T

PO BOX 30232 

LANSING, MI 489

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

STLRLLC 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-001361 

City of Kentwood 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

*To be filed after the Tribunal issues the Notice of Docket Number* 

Rebecca Adler 

states that on 

9/24/26 

he/she 

[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

served a copy of the Petition relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

[Provide name and address of the following entities] 

EN 

. 

Assessor (via certified mail): 

Evan Johnson, Assessor, City of Kentwood Assessing Office, 4900 Breton Ave SE, Kentwood, 

MI 49508 

2. 

City Clerk or Township Supervisor/Clerk (via certified mail): 

Ana Jose, City Clerk, City of Kentwood Clerk's Office, 4900 Breton Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 

49508 

3. 

County Equalization Director (via first class mail or personal service): 

Kent County Equalization Director, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 

4. 

County Clerk (via first class mail or personal service): 

County Clerk, Kent County Clerk's Office, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 

5. 

Secretary of the local school board (via first class mail or personal service): 

School Board Secretary, Kentwood Public Schools, 5820 Eastern Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 

6. 

State Treasurer (via first class mail): 

Michigan Department of Treasury, State Treasurer 

430 W. Allegan 

Lansing, MI 48922 

Isl Rebecca Adler 

Rebecca Adler 

[Signature of person who is serving/mailing copy] 

[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

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: 26-001361

Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? No

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition

Attachment File Name: Proof of Service_STLR LLC_26-001361

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

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Respondent

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-001361

Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information

Filer Type: 

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government

City Of Kentwood (KENT)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

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

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Brian

M.I.

Last Name

Stagg

Firm Name (if any)

City of Kentwood

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

4900 Breton Ave SE

PO BOX 8848

City or Town

Kentwood

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

49518-8848

Telephone Number

616-554-0742

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

staggb@kentwood.us

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

Respondent or Authorized Attorney/Representative’s Signature: 

Brian Stagg

/s/

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v 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non­

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

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 

STLR LLC

City of Kentwood

41-18-14-252-004

X

X

N/A

Commercial

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 2 of 4 

8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

________the property or properties’ taxable value only

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL ______ 

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

N/A

N/A

Kent

3782 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

City of Kentwood

5739 Preservation Ct NE, Ada, MI 49301-9680

X

2026

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value

Taxable Value 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A

2026

2,514,400

1,257,200

941,064

2026

1,000,000

500,000

500,000

2026

1,514,400

757,200

441,064

Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from 

1,257,200 to 500,000 and the taxable value from 941,064 to 500,000 and order a 

refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act.

Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of 

true cash value.

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______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________________________ 

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________ 

Mailing Address: 

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ 

Date: _________________________________________________________________ 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

info@mitaxappeal.com

436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167

248-392-4342

May 24, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

STLR LLC

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

5739 Preservation Ct NE

City or Town

Ada

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49301-9680

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Steve

M.I.

Last Name

Johnson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Tax Appeal Services

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

436 N. Center Street

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

3782 29th St SE

Kentwood

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

495512

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Kentwood (KENT) 

County

Kent

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.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

41-18-14-252-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1257200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

941064

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

1000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

500000

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

Fee Information

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

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

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052486777208

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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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

STLR LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001361

City Of Kentwood, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 10, 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

STLR LLC, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

v

MTT Docket No.: 26-001361

City Of Kentwood, 

Respondent.

NOTICE OF DOCKET NUMBER

TAKE NOTICE that an Entire Tribunal petition has been filed and the above-noted 

docket number has been assigned to that petition. This docket number shall be noted 

on the petition and the petition shall be served within 45 days of the issuance of 

this notice, as required by TTR 227 and MCL 205.735a, even if the petition was served 

when filed. A proof of service shall also be filed with the Tribunal within 45 days of the 

issuance of this notice evidencing the service of the petition. 

If you submitted a proof of service with the petition, you must still serve the petition and 

file a second proof of service including the docket number, pursuant to this notice. 

Failure to serve the petition and file a proof of service within 45 days of the issuance of 

the notice may result in the dismissal of this case.

Under TTR 235(1), “[t]he respondent shall file an answer or responsive motion within 28 

days after the date of service of the petition with noted docket number.” Failure to do so 

will result in Respondent being placed in default.

The docket number also needs to be noted on all other documents submitted in this 

case. Further, the assignment of the docket number does not mean that the Tribunal 

has authority over the petition or that the petition complies with statutory requirements 

or the Tribunal’s rules.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: August 10, 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 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

DIRECTOR 

LANSING 

_____________________________, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

MTT Docket No. 

_____________________________, 

Respondent(s) 

ENTIRE TRIBUNAL PROPERTY TAX PETITION 

1.

Property Parcel No: _____________________________________________

(If more than one parcel is at issue, attach a completed Multiple Parcel Petition

Form addressing all other parcels at issue.)

2.

The property identified above is ___real ___personal.

3.

If more than one parcel of real property is under appeal, are the properties

contiguous? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each non­

contiguous parcel.)

4.

Are all of the parcels of personal property located on a parcel of real property

under appeal? ___Yes ___No. (If no, separate Petitions are required for each

parcel of personal property not located on a parcel of real property under

appeal.)

5.

If parcels of personal property are under appeal, when were the personal

property statements filed by parcel number (attach additional page if necessary):

6.

The property identified above is classified as _________________________

7.

If the assessment or assessments at issue were protested, the protest was made

to Respondent’s ___ March ___ July ___December Board of Review.

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 

STLR LLC

City of Kentwood

41-18-14-252-004

X

X

N/A

Commercial

Page 2

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 2 of 4 

8.

If a protest was required and no protest was made, list the separate and specific

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the

assessment or assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

9.

If the appeal was not submitted by the deadline for the filing of an appeal for the

classification or classifications of the properties at issue (i.e., May 31 or July 31

of the tax year involved), list the separate and specific facts upon which

Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the assessment or

assessments at issue (attach additional page if necessary):

10.

The property or properties at issue are located in _______________County. The

property or properties’ address is:

11.

The assessment or assessments at issue were established by the (applicable

local governmental unit): ________________________________________

12.

Petitioner’s legal residence or principal office address is:

13.

This appeal involves issues relating to the (check all that are applicable):

________the property or properties’ true cash and taxable values

________the property or properties’ taxable value only

If the property or properties’ taxable value is at issue, is there a 

dispute as to the value of an addition or loss? ___ Yes ___No 

________uniformity of the property or properties’ assessment 

________the property or the properties’ exemption from ad valorem taxation 

under MCL ______ 

14.

The tax year(s) at issue are: _______________________________________

N/A

N/A

Kent

3782 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512

City of Kentwood

5739 Preservation Ct NE, Ada, MI 49301-9680

X

2026

Page 3

MTT Docket No. _________________ 

Page 3 of 4 

15. 

If more than the current tax year is being appealed, list the separate and specific 

facts upon which Petitioner relies to invoke the Tribunal’s authority over the prior 

tax year or years (attach additional page if necessary): 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16. 

The values for the property identified above as established by Respondent’s 

Board of Review are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

Assessed Value

Taxable Value 

17. 

Petitioner contends that the values for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

18. 

The values in dispute for the property identified above are: 

Tax Year 

True Cash Value 

State Equalized Value

Taxable Value 

19. 

Petitioner requests the following relief (attach additional page if necessary): 

20. 

List the separate and specific facts upon which Petitioner relies to support the 

relief requested (attach additional page if necessary): 

N/A

2026

2,514,400

1,257,200

941,064

2026

1,000,000

500,000

500,000

2026

1,514,400

757,200

441,064

Petitioner requests the Tribunal reduce the assessed and state equalized values from 

1,257,200 to 500,000 and the taxable value from 941,064 to 500,000 and order a 

refund with interest as provided by the Tax Tribunal Act.

Our initial review of the subject property indicates the assessment exceeds 50% of 

true cash value.

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MTT Docket No. _________________ 

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Signature of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Printed Name of Petitioner’s Authorized Representative or, if none, Petitioner: 

Email Address: _________________________________________________________ 

Mailing Address: 

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________ 

Date: _________________________________________________________________ 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

info@mitaxappeal.com

436 N Center St, Northville, MI 48167

248-392-4342

May 24, 2026

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Entire Tribunal Case Information Sheet - Petitioner

MTT DOCKET NO. 

 

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer type: 

Organization 

Local Unit of Government

First Name

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

STLR LLC

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

5739 Preservation Ct NE

City or Town

Ada

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

49301-9680

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

 

Section 2: Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information

First Name

Steve

M.I.

Last Name

Johnson

Firm Name (if any)

Michigan Tax Appeal Services

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

436 N. Center Street

City or Town

Northville

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48167

Telephone Number

248-392-4342

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

info@mitaxappeal.com

 

Section 3: Issue 

Please designate one: 

Valuation 

 

Section 4: Subject Property Information 

How many parcels are you 

appealing?

1

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

3782 29th St SE

Kentwood

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Michigan

495512

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Kentwood (KENT) 

County

Kent

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.)

N/A

 

 

Section 5: Check which of the following you are appealing (check all that apply) 

True Cash and Taxable Values

If “Other”, please explain:

 

 

Section 6: Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal

Parcel Number:

41-18-14-252-004

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Commercial (check one)

Current Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) as established by the Board of Review:

1257200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

941064

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

1000000

Multiply the True Cash Value by 50% and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value).

500000

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

Fee Information

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

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

appealed.

If the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Your filing fee is:

 

 $100,000.00 and under $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $400.00

 $Over $500,000.00 $600.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, not to exceed a total filing fee of $2,000.00.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Special Assessment Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of an Equalization Tax Appeal.

A fee of $250.00 is required for the filing of a Non-Property Tax Appeal.

A fee of $150.00 is required for the filing of a Classification Tax Appeal

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Steve Johnson

Payment Information

Amount: 600

Success: True

Message: ""

Waiver Code:

Transaction Number: 26052486777208

Supporting Waiver Documents:

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