Terry E Stevens, Petitioner V Township Of Home, Respondent

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

GOVERNOR 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

LANSING 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR 

 

 

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

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

Terry E Stevens, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311 

 

Home Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER OF DISMISSAL 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that Petitioner was placed in 

default on March 20, 2026, because Petitioner failed to sign the petition and failed to 

pay the $25.00 fee for the filing of the petition. On April 15, 2026, the Tribunal extended 

the time for Petitioner to cure the default by an additional 14 days, and they have failed 

to respond. Petitioner has not complied with either order, and the latter stated that 

“failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case” and referenced 

Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury.1 In Grimm, the Michigan Court of Appeals summarized 

factors that the Tribunal should consider before imposing the sanction of dismissal. 

Those factors are: 

 

(1) whether the violation was wilful or accidental; (2) the party's history of 

refusing to comply with previous court orders; (3) the prejudice to the 

opposing party; (4) whether there exists a history of deliberate delay; (5) the 

degree of compliance with other parts of the court's orders; (6) attempts to 

cure the defect; and (7) whether a lesser sanction would better serve the 

interests of justice.2 

 

Here, Petitioner’s failure to comply with multiple orders has established a history of 

deliberate delay. As a result, giving careful consideration to the factors involved and 

considering all options in determining what sanction is just and proper, the Tribunal 

finds that dismissal is appropriate, and a lesser sanction would not be appropriate in 

light of Petitioner’s history of noncompliance in this case. 

 

Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED. 

 

This order resolves all pending claims in this matter and closes this case. 

 

 

1 Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

2 Id. at 149.

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MTT Docket No. 26-000311 

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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: May 12, 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 

Terry E Stevens, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

 

Petitioner, 

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION 

 

v 

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311 

 

Home Township, 

 

Presiding Judge 

Respondent. 

 

Patricia L. Halm 

 

ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR PETITIONER TO CURE DEFAULT 

 

The Tribunal has considered the file in this case and finds that it entered an order 

holding Petitioner in default on March 20, 2026, because Petitioner failed to sign the 

petition and failed to pay the $25.00 fee for the filing of the petition.1 Petitioner was 

required to cure the default by filing a signed amended petition and paying the required 

filing fee within 14 days.2 Petitioner has had ample time to comply, yet has failed to 

respond or submit the required filings. Though the Tribunal finds an extension of time to 

cure the default appropriate, Petitioner’s failure to comply with Tribunal orders and its 

Rules of Practice and Procedure has established a history of deliberate delay that would 

justify dismissal of the case for failure to timely comply with this order.3 Therefore, 

 

IT IS ORDERED that the time for Petitioner to cure the default is EXTENDED. 

 

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must complete the following to cure the 

default: (1) file a signed amended petition and pay the $25.00 fee required for the filing 

of the petition, (2) file a Motion to Set Aside Default, (3) pay the $25.00 fee required for 

the filing of the motion, and (4) file proof the motion was served on Respondent. The 

foregoing must be filed with the Tribunal within 14 days of the entry of this order.4 

 

 

1 The order further stated, “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).” 

2 A list of Small Claims petitions and information on filing fees can be found online at 

www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. 

3 See Grimm v Dep’t of Treasury, 291 Mich App 140 (2010). 

4 “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. 

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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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petition shall note the docket number assigned by 

the Tribunal. Unfortunately, payment of petition filing fee cannot be made via e-filing. 

 

Failure to comply with this order may result in the dismissal of the case, as provided by 

TTR 237.5 

 

 

Entered: April 15, 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 

 

 

 

5 See also MCL 205.732.

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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

Terry E Stevens,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311

Township Of Home,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. 

Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required 

fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee 

calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the 

payment may not be made via e-filing.

Furthermore, Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is 

not properly pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry 

of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if 

filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number 

as an “amended petition.”

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 20, 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.

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MTT Docket No. 26-000311

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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. 

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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Terry E Stevens

3628 Howard City Edmore Road

Edmore , MI 48829

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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

Terry E Stevens,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311

Township Of Home,

Respondent.

ORDER OF DEFAULT

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

Petitioner did not pay the required fee for the filing of the petition. See TTR 269. 

Because of this, the appeal is not properly pending. Petitioner must pay the required 

fee for the filing of the petition within 14 days of the entry of this order. A filing fee 

calculator can be found on our website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib. Unfortunately, the 

payment may not be made via e-filing.

Furthermore, Petitioner failed to sign the petition. See TTR 279. As such, the petition is 

not properly pending. Petitioner must sign and return petition within 14 days of the entry 

of this order. The petition shall note the docket number assigned by the Tribunal and if 

filed utilizing the Tribunal’s e-filing system, must be filed on the assigned docket number 

as an “amended petition.”

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 20, 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.

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MTT Docket No. 26-000311

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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 

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

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FEB 1 9 206 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TR 

: 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARION 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

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

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.i 

Last Name/Company Name 

Terry 

e 

Stevens 

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

3628 Howard City Edmore Road 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Edmore 

Ml 

48829 

Telephone Number 4 30) 058.7822 

989-560-3341 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you wani MYT to send all correspondence via e-mali) 

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

First Name 

Last Name 

Rasmussen 

Fitin Name (if any) 

- 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Edmore 

mi 

[ Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Pro perty Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels a are you 

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

appealing? 

2 

Yes 

[| No 

*If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Parcel tdentification Number: 

59-012-027-008-10 

59-012-027-007-10 

Ctasslfication of Property: 

 Real[L] 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

8 

Commercial [J 

Industrial IJ 

Residential 

J 

Timber-Cutover (1 

Developmental [J 

Utility (3 (check one) 

Property Address {No., Street)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

A GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing 

Principal Residence Exemption 

O Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

This land and home is my only state residence that 

1 claim. 

| have a Michigan Drivers 

License. 

| have Michigan vehicles, also 

| farm my land. 

| have my bank accounts in 

Vestaburg, Michigan. 

Enclosed is a copy of my Michigan Drivers license 

. Michigan is 

my home, born and raised and farmed all my younger years. 

| have already paid my 

property taxes and if fact 

| paid one that was sent to me by mistake but 

| wanted to pay 

all my taxes without the penaity, so 

| paid the full amount with a note attached to the one 

tax bill that did not belong to me. Home Township is sending me the refund check for 

the property that did not belong to me. 

Thank you for consideration of putting my 

property back as my Homestead. 

Terry Stevens 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Indicate who dented the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

Board of Review 

Other 

a 

0 

0 

O 

#f you checked “other” above, explain: 

N/A 

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

Caitlin has one form dated 01/19/25 and one form dated 01/19/26. Both were sent together. Just a typo. 

Tax year(s) denied: 

i 

Not stated on the form. 

Fee Information 

Afiling fee of $26.00 Is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for ali tax years at issue on the 

date this petition is filed. 

Signature “Required

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. Home Township, Montcalm County 

Winter 

2025 

Bill 

#: 

[| 

: 

MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

TAX AND 1% ADMIN FEE IS DUE THRU FEBRUARY 17 2026 TO THE 

This tan ie duelbyt 

02/17/2026 

TOWNSHIP. 

FEB 18 THRU 

MARCH 

2 TAX, 

1% ADMIN FEE AND 3% 

i 

PENALTY IS DUE TO THE TOWNSHIP. 

Pay by mail: 

HOME TOWNSHIP 

PO BOX 470 

ON MARCH 3, 

2026, TAXES ARE DELINQUENT AND GIVEN OVER TO THE 

EDMORE 

MI 

48829 

COUNTY TREASURER. INTEREST WILL BE APPLIED, PLEASE CALL THE 

© 

Abe BiM-dg 

COUNTY TREASURER FOR CURRENT AMOUNT DUE. 

(989) 831-7334 

Payistibrepibot: 

Se 

he 

orn 

WINTER DEFERMENTS 

DUE 

BY 2/17/26 

CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR RECEIPT 

IS VOID 

Office Hours: 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

9 

to 

2 

Office Ph# 989-427-3092 

** PAY ONLINE: 

December 

29 

2025 

9am 

to 

5pm 

** www.hometownshipmontcalm.gov 

Installment payments accepted 

- Balance 

Due receipt issued 

PLEASE limit 

tax 

related inquiries 

to Monday 

& Wednesday 

PROPERTY INFORMATION 

Property Assessed To: 

STEVENS TERRY 

E 

& 

LUCY 

E 

3628 HC-EDMORE 

RD 

EDMORE, 

MI 

48829 

Prop 

#: 59-012-027-008-10 

School: 

59045 

Prop Addr: 

HC 

- EDMORE 

RD 

Legal Description: 

THAT PART OF 

E 

1/2 OF NW 1/4, 

LYING N OF PERE MARQUETTE RAILWAY RIGHT OF) 

WAY, 

EX W 290 FT THEREOF, 

& EX 

§ 960.23 

FT M/L, 

& EX THE 

E 421 

FT 

THEREOF SEC 27 T12N RéHW. 

OPERATING FISCAL YEARS 

The 

taxes 

on bill will 

be used 

for governmental 

operations 

for 

the 

following 

fiscal year(s): 

County: 

10/01 

- 

09/30 

Twn/Cty: 

07/01 

- 

06/30 

School: 

07/01 

- 

06/30 

State: 

10/01 

- 

09/30 

Does 

NOT affect when 

the 

tax 

is 

due 

or 

its 

amount 

TAX DETAIL 

Taxable Value: 

16,908 

Class: 402 

State 

Equalized Value: 

21,200 

PRE/MBT 

%: 

0.0000 

Mort 

Code: 

Taxes 

are based upon Taxable Value. 

1 mill equals 

$1.00 

per $1000 

of Taxable Value. 

Amounts with 

no millage 

are 

either Special 

Assessments 

or other charges 

added 

to this 

bill. 

DESCRIPTION 

MILLAGE 

AMOUNT 

SCHOOL OPER 

18.00000 

304.34 

SCHOOL 

DEBT 

4.53000 

76.59 

COMM COLLEGE 

2.60440 

44.03 

ISD ALLOC 

0.16950 

2.86 

SPEC 

ED 

3.40780 

57.61 

VOC TECH 

1.27890 

21.62 

TOWNSHIP TAX 

0.93360 

15.78 

COMBINED FIRE 

2.44200 

41.28 

COMBINED POLICE 

1.22100 

20.64 

ROAD FUND 

1.46520 

24.77 

COUNTY AMBULANCE 

0.70000 

11.83 

COUNTY LIBRARY 

0.86230 

14.57 

COMM 

ON AGING 

0.44000 

7.43 

MSU 

4-H 

0.19550 

3.30 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

0.96070 

16.24 

VETERANS 

0.24510 

4.14 

Total

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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

Terry E Stevens,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311

Township Of Home,

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 19, 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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Terry E Stevens

3628 Howard City Edmore Road

Edmore , MI 48829

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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

Terry E Stevens,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000311

Township Of Home,

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 19, 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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FEB 1 9 206 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

MICHIGAN TAX TR 

: 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARION 1. BROWN, DPA 

GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION / QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTION 

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

Review Decision or other notice) with this petition. 

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

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information 

First Name 

M.i 

Last Name/Company Name 

Terry 

e 

Stevens 

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

3628 Howard City Edmore Road 

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Edmore 

Ml 

48829 

Telephone Number 4 30) 058.7822 

989-560-3341 

E-mail Address (do not enter unless you wani MYT to send all correspondence via e-mali) 

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

First Name 

Last Name 

Rasmussen 

Fitin Name (if any) 

- 

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

City or Town 

State 

ZIP Code 

Edmore 

mi 

[ Telephone Number 

Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email) 

Section 3: Subject Pro perty Information suse the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. 

How many parcels a are you 

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

appealing? 

2 

Yes 

[| No 

*If No, you must file separate appeals for each parcel 

Parcel tdentification Number: 

59-012-027-008-10 

59-012-027-007-10 

Ctasslfication of Property: 

 Real[L] 

Personal [J (check one) 

Agricultural 

8 

Commercial [J 

Industrial IJ 

Residential 

J 

Timber-Cutover (1 

Developmental [J 

Utility (3 (check one) 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN 

GRETCHEN WHITMER 

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON |. BROWN, DPA 

A GOVERNOR 

LANSING 

DIRECTOR 

Section 4: Check which of the following you are appealing 

Principal Residence Exemption 

O Qualified Agricultural Exemption 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal 

This land and home is my only state residence that 

1 claim. 

| have a Michigan Drivers 

License. 

| have Michigan vehicles, also 

| farm my land. 

| have my bank accounts in 

Vestaburg, Michigan. 

Enclosed is a copy of my Michigan Drivers license 

. Michigan is 

my home, born and raised and farmed all my younger years. 

| have already paid my 

property taxes and if fact 

| paid one that was sent to me by mistake but 

| wanted to pay 

all my taxes without the penaity, so 

| paid the full amount with a note attached to the one 

tax bill that did not belong to me. Home Township is sending me the refund check for 

the property that did not belong to me. 

Thank you for consideration of putting my 

property back as my Homestead. 

Terry Stevens 

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues 

Indicate who dented the exemption under appeal: 

Assessor 

County Treasurer or Equalization 

Michigan Dept. of Treasury 

Board of Review 

Other 

a 

0 

0 

O 

#f you checked “other” above, explain: 

N/A 

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

Caitlin has one form dated 01/19/25 and one form dated 01/19/26. Both were sent together. Just a typo. 

Tax year(s) denied: 

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Not stated on the form. 

Fee Information 

Afiling fee of $26.00 Is required unless the property has a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% for ali tax years at issue on the 

date this petition is filed. 

Signature “Required

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. Home Township, Montcalm County 

Winter 

2025 

Bill 

#: 

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: 

MESSAGE TO TAXPAYER 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

TAX AND 1% ADMIN FEE IS DUE THRU FEBRUARY 17 2026 TO THE 

This tan ie duelbyt 

02/17/2026 

TOWNSHIP. 

FEB 18 THRU 

MARCH 

2 TAX, 

1% ADMIN FEE AND 3% 

i 

PENALTY IS DUE TO THE TOWNSHIP. 

Pay by mail: 

HOME TOWNSHIP 

PO BOX 470 

ON MARCH 3, 

2026, TAXES ARE DELINQUENT AND GIVEN OVER TO THE 

EDMORE 

MI 

48829 

COUNTY TREASURER. INTEREST WILL BE APPLIED, PLEASE CALL THE 

© 

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COUNTY TREASURER FOR CURRENT AMOUNT DUE. 

(989) 831-7334 

Payistibrepibot: 

Se 

he 

orn 

WINTER DEFERMENTS 

DUE 

BY 2/17/26 

CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR RECEIPT 

IS VOID 

Office Hours: 

Mondays and Wednesdays 

9 

to 

2 

Office Ph# 989-427-3092 

** PAY ONLINE: 

December 

29 

2025 

9am 

to 

5pm 

** www.hometownshipmontcalm.gov 

Installment payments accepted 

- Balance 

Due receipt issued 

PLEASE limit 

tax 

related inquiries 

to Monday 

& Wednesday 

PROPERTY INFORMATION 

Property Assessed To: 

STEVENS TERRY 

E 

& 

LUCY 

E 

3628 HC-EDMORE 

RD 

EDMORE, 

MI 

48829 

Prop 

#: 59-012-027-008-10 

School: 

59045 

Prop Addr: 

HC 

- EDMORE 

RD 

Legal Description: 

THAT PART OF 

E 

1/2 OF NW 1/4, 

LYING N OF PERE MARQUETTE RAILWAY RIGHT OF) 

WAY, 

EX W 290 FT THEREOF, 

& EX 

§ 960.23 

FT M/L, 

& EX THE 

E 421 

FT 

THEREOF SEC 27 T12N RéHW. 

OPERATING FISCAL YEARS 

The 

taxes 

on bill will 

be used 

for governmental 

operations 

for 

the 

following 

fiscal year(s): 

County: 

10/01 

- 

09/30 

Twn/Cty: 

07/01 

- 

06/30 

School: 

07/01 

- 

06/30 

State: 

10/01 

- 

09/30 

Does 

NOT affect when 

the 

tax 

is 

due 

or 

its 

amount 

TAX DETAIL 

Taxable Value: 

16,908 

Class: 402 

State 

Equalized Value: 

21,200 

PRE/MBT 

%: 

0.0000 

Mort 

Code: 

Taxes 

are based upon Taxable Value. 

1 mill equals 

$1.00 

per $1000 

of Taxable Value. 

Amounts with 

no millage 

are 

either Special 

Assessments 

or other charges 

added 

to this 

bill. 

DESCRIPTION 

MILLAGE 

AMOUNT 

SCHOOL OPER 

18.00000 

304.34 

SCHOOL 

DEBT 

4.53000 

76.59 

COMM COLLEGE 

2.60440 

44.03 

ISD ALLOC 

0.16950 

2.86 

SPEC 

ED 

3.40780 

57.61 

VOC TECH 

1.27890 

21.62 

TOWNSHIP TAX 

0.93360 

15.78 

COMBINED FIRE 

2.44200 

41.28 

COMBINED POLICE 

1.22100 

20.64 

ROAD FUND 

1.46520 

24.77 

COUNTY AMBULANCE 

0.70000 

11.83 

COUNTY LIBRARY 

0.86230 

14.57 

COMM 

ON AGING 

0.44000 

7.43 

MSU 

4-H 

0.19550 

3.30 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 

0.96070 

16.24 

VETERANS 

0.24510 

4.14 

Total

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