Record Finder / 26-002882-TT
Michigan

Terry Kurzynski, Tanis Kurzynski Petitioners V Township Of Lake Respondent

Petitioner
Terry Kurzynski, Tanis Kurzynski
Respondent
Township Of Lake

Case overview

Docket number
26-002882-TT
Status
Default Petitioner
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Berrien
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
5Attachments to the Petition were filedNot recordedNot recorded10/12/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
4Order of Default of PetitionerNot recordedNot recorded10/06/2026Not recordedDownload
3Petition has been verifiedPET110/06/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
2Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded10/06/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded07/29/2026$200.00Download
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL



 Docket Number: 26-002882



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



 Party Filing Document

 Petitioner



 Files



 Document Type: Attachments to Petition

 Attachment File Name: Board of Appeal - Denial 260528



 Fee Information

 Filing Fee: $ 0.00



 Payment Information

 Payment: $ 0.00



 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 I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Terry Kurzynski,Tanis Kurzynski,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002882

 Township Of Lake,

 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.1



 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm



 Entered: October 6, 2026



 1 “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).



 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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MTT Docket No. 26-002882

Page 2 of 2



 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 LANSING DIRECTOR



 Terry Kurzynski,Tanis Kurzynski,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002882

 Township Of Lake,

 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.2



 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: /s/ Patricia L. Halm



 Entered: October 6, 2026



 2 “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).



 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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MTT Docket No. 26-002882

Page 2 of 2



 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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Docusign Envelope ID: DDC 1D8C7-CA85-4958-9BED-F523C84D620E



 American Land Title Association ALTA Settlement Statement — Buyer



 Adopted 05-01-2015



 File No.: 1030463 First American Title Insurance Company

 Printed: 06/27/2025, 9:30 AM



 Officer/Escrow Officer: New Buffalo 16170 Red Arrow Hwy., Unit C9 » Union Pier, MI 49129

 o | Phone: (269)469-5851 Fax: (866)242-6288

 FirstwrstAmericanAm Title™Title = Final Settlement Statement



 Property Address: 9162 Hemlock Ln, Bridgman, Ml 49106



 Buyer: Terry Kurzynski, Tanis Kurzynski



 Seller: Kenneth E. Wood Trust; Sarah Ann Wood Trust



 Settlement Date: 06/30/2025



 Disbursement Date: 06/30/2025



 Eo Ae EE Deseriplion a a Te pg SE oped

 Financial



 Sale Price 1,500,000.00



 Deposit: Receipt No. 280417723 on 06/10/2025 by Terry Kurzynski/ Tanis Kurzynski 50,000.00



 Deposit: Receipt No. 280417758 on 06/26/2025 by Terry Kurzynski/ Tanis Kurzynski 1,448,791.47



 Prorations/Adjustments



 Association Dues 06/30/25 to 06/30/25 @$500.00/yr



 Tax Proration 01/01/25 to 06/30/25 @$8,029.80/yr 3,959.50



 Title Charges & Escrow / Settlement Charges



 Recording Processing Fee - Escrow to First American Title Insurance Company



 Settlement/Closing Fee to First American Title Insurance Company



 Government Recording and Transfer Charges



 Record Deed to Berrien County Register of Deeds



 Deed Tax Certification to Berrien County Treasurer



 Miscellaneous

 Attorney Fee to Howard and Howard 1,290.00



 Association Dues for 2025 to Dunewood Property Owners Association 500.00



 HOA Special Assessment to Dunewood Property Owners Association 500.00



 Subtotals 1,502,751.37 1,502,751.37



 Due From/To Buyer

 Totals 1,502,751.37 1,502,751.37



 Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association. File # 1030463

 All rights reserved Page 1 of 3 Printed on 06/27/2025 at 8:30 AM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL



 MTT DOCKET NO.



 Petitioner’s Contact Information:

 Filer Type: Local Unit of Government:

 Individual



 First Name M.I. Last Name

 Terry and Tanis Kurzynski



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

 614 N. Haddow Ave.



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Arlington Heights Illinois 60004



 Telephone Number

 312-391-6075



 E-mail Address

 terryk@halock.com



 Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

 First Name M.I. Last Name

 Stephen W. Smith



 Firm Name (if any)

 Miller Johnson Schroeder PLC



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

 728 Pleasant Street

 Suite 101



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Saint Joseph Michigan 49085



 Telephone Number

 269-983-1000



 E-mail Address

 ssmith@milawyers.net



 Subject Property Information:

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

 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel



 N/A

 Property Address (No., Street)

 9162 N. Hemlock Lane



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 City or Town County State ZIP Code

 Bridgman Berrien Michigan 49106



 Taxing Authority (City or Township)

 Township Of Lake (BERRIEN)



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



 True Cash and Taxable Values



 Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

 The owners purchased the property in June, 2025. The owners have not made any improvements since they purchase the property. They believe the true cash

 value is $1,500,000.00 which would make the starting taxable value of $750,000.00.



 Jurisdictional Issues:

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



 If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March



 If No, please check the applicable reason(s):



 Year(s) Under Appeal:

 2026



 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

 Parcel Number:

 11-11-1750-0010-00-6



 Classification of Property: Real (check one)



 Residential (check one)



 Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

 893100



 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 893000



 What do you believe is the fair market value?

 1500000



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

 750000



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

 75000



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

 Petitioner’s Signature:



 /s/ Stephen W. Smith



 Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:



 /s/



 Fee Information:



 If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for

 the filing of this appeal.



 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.



 Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

 SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

 $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

 More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A



 Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

 No



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Terry Kurzynski,Tanis Kurzynski,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002882

 Township Of Lake,

 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: October 6, 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



 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 I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 Terry Kurzynski,Tanis Kurzynski,

 Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

 v

 MTT Docket No. 26-002882

 Township Of Lake,

 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: October 6, 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



 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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Docusign Envelope ID: DDC 1D8C7-CA85-4958-9BED-F523C84D620E



 American Land Title Association ALTA Settlement Statement — Buyer



 Adopted 05-01-2015



 File No.: 1030463 First American Title Insurance Company

 Printed: 06/27/2025, 9:30 AM



 Officer/Escrow Officer: New Buffalo 16170 Red Arrow Hwy., Unit C9 » Union Pier, MI 49129

 o | Phone: (269)469-5851 Fax: (866)242-6288

 FirstwrstAmericanAm Title™Title = Final Settlement Statement



 Property Address: 9162 Hemlock Ln, Bridgman, Ml 49106



 Buyer: Terry Kurzynski, Tanis Kurzynski



 Seller: Kenneth E. Wood Trust; Sarah Ann Wood Trust



 Settlement Date: 06/30/2025



 Disbursement Date: 06/30/2025



 Eo Ae EE Deseriplion a a Te pg SE oped

 Financial



 Sale Price 1,500,000.00



 Deposit: Receipt No. 280417723 on 06/10/2025 by Terry Kurzynski/ Tanis Kurzynski 50,000.00



 Deposit: Receipt No. 280417758 on 06/26/2025 by Terry Kurzynski/ Tanis Kurzynski 1,448,791.47



 Prorations/Adjustments



 Association Dues 06/30/25 to 06/30/25 @$500.00/yr



 Tax Proration 01/01/25 to 06/30/25 @$8,029.80/yr 3,959.50



 Title Charges & Escrow / Settlement Charges



 Recording Processing Fee - Escrow to First American Title Insurance Company



 Settlement/Closing Fee to First American Title Insurance Company



 Government Recording and Transfer Charges



 Record Deed to Berrien County Register of Deeds



 Deed Tax Certification to Berrien County Treasurer



 Miscellaneous

 Attorney Fee to Howard and Howard 1,290.00



 Association Dues for 2025 to Dunewood Property Owners Association 500.00



 HOA Special Assessment to Dunewood Property Owners Association 500.00



 Subtotals 1,502,751.37 1,502,751.37



 Due From/To Buyer

 Totals 1,502,751.37 1,502,751.37



 Copyright 2015 American Land Title Association. File # 1030463

 All rights reserved Page 1 of 3 Printed on 06/27/2025 at 8:30 AM

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

 VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL



 MTT DOCKET NO.



 Petitioner’s Contact Information:

 Filer Type: Local Unit of Government:

 Individual



 First Name M.I. Last Name

 Terry and Tanis Kurzynski



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

 614 N. Haddow Ave.



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Arlington Heights Illinois 60004



 Telephone Number

 312-391-6075



 E-mail Address

 terryk@halock.com



 Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any:

 First Name M.I. Last Name

 Stephen W. Smith



 Firm Name (if any)

 Miller Johnson Schroeder PLC



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

 728 Pleasant Street

 Suite 101



 City or Town State ZIP Code

 Saint Joseph Michigan 49085



 Telephone Number

 269-983-1000



 E-mail Address

 ssmith@milawyers.net



 Subject Property Information:

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

 1 *If no, you must file separate appeals for each parcel



 N/A

 Property Address (No., Street)

 9162 N. Hemlock Lane



 1 of 3

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 City or Town County State ZIP Code

 Bridgman Berrien Michigan 49106



 Taxing Authority (City or Township)

 Township Of Lake (BERRIEN)



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



 True Cash and Taxable Values



 Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

 The owners purchased the property in June, 2025. The owners have not made any improvements since they purchase the property. They believe the true cash

 value is $1,500,000.00 which would make the starting taxable value of $750,000.00.



 Jurisdictional Issues:

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



 If Yes, check which Board of Review you attended: March



 If No, please check the applicable reason(s):



 Year(s) Under Appeal:

 2026



 Valuation Information for Each Parcel under Appeal:

 Parcel Number:

 11-11-1750-0010-00-6



 Classification of Property: Real (check one)



 Residential (check one)



 Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

 893100



 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:



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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

 GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR



 893000



 What do you believe is the fair market value?

 1500000



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

 750000



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

 75000



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

 Petitioner’s Signature:



 /s/ Stephen W. Smith



 Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:



 /s/



 Fee Information:



 If you do not have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% at the time of the filing of this petition, you are required to pay a filing fee for

 the filing of this appeal.



 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.



 Property tax appeal: Residential** Non-Residential

 SEV or TV in contention* Filing fee*** Filing Fee**

 $100,000 or less...........................................................................................$ 125.00 $250.00

 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00.........................................................................$ 200.00 N/A

 More than $500,000…..................................................................................$ 300.00 N/A



 Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

 No



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