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Thomas Lorkowski Petitioner V Township Of Almont Respondent

Petitioner
Thomas Lorkowski
Respondent
Township Of Almont

Case overview

Docket number
26-000713-TT
Status
Ready Schedule
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Lapeer
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
8Notice of FilingNot recordedNot recorded08/25/2026Not recordedDownload
7Attachments to the Answer were filedNot recordedNot recorded06/29/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
6Answer was receivedRESPNot recorded06/29/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
5Petition has been verifiedPET106/24/2026Not recordedDownload
4Notice of No ActionNot recordedNot recorded06/24/2026Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded06/24/2026Not recordedDownload
2Attachments to the Petition were filedPETNot recorded04/24/2026Not recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded04/24/2026Not recordedDownload

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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

Thomas Lorkowski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Township Of Almont,

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.

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.

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MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Page 2 of 2

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: 

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

Thomas Lorkowski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Township Of Almont,

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.

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

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03/23/2026 

10:57 

AM 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

FROM 

ALMONT TOWNSHIP ASSESSING 

819 N. MAIN ST. 

ALMONT, MI. 48003 

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

LORKOWSKI THOMAS C 

LORKOWSKI COURTNEY R 

5182 WIEGAND LANE 

ALMONT MI 48003 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional 

): 

001-026-006-24 

5182 WIEGAND LANE 

SEC 26 S 88-14-22 W 675.76 FT AND §S 00-23-13 W 1727.25 FT 

TO THE POB; TH N 84-47-58 E 372.19 FT; TH S 08-33-00 E 

467.38 FT ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH S 11-53-57 E 160.94 

FT; TH S 77-15-08 W 490.10 FT: TH N 00-23-13 E 694.09 FT TO 

POB 6.38 ACRES PARCEL 4 SUBJECT TO 66 FT ROAD 

EASEMENT ALSO 12 FT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT 

SPLIT ON 06/02/2009 INTO 001-026-006-21; 

'HIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED AS 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

to compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

001-026-006-24 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

Board of Review Comments: 

MARKET SALES DO NOT SUPPORT VALUE REDUCTION. 

[2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

390,000 

| 

[2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

390,000 

| 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

372,838 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

372,838 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 

1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.html

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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: 26-000713

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

Party Filing Document 

Respondent

Files

Document Type: Attachments to Answer

Attachment File Name: LORKOWSKI MBOR NOTICE

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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

LAPEER

County:

ALMONT TOWNSHIP

Jurisdiction:

Printed on

Parcel Number:

001-026-006-24

21,105C

62,000

3,000

59,000

2023

204,200S

204,200

139,300

64,900

2024

286,600S

286,600

225,000

61,600

2025

372,838C

390,000M

390,000

328,400

61,600

2026

Taxable

Value

Tribunal/

Other

Board of

Review

Assessed

Value

Building

Value

Land

Value

Year

 * Factors *

Description Frontage Depth Front Depth Rate %Adj. Reason Value

RESIDENTIAL ACREAGE 6.380 Acres 19,317 100 123,241

 6.38 Total Acres Total Est. Land Value = 123,241

Land Value Estimates for Land Table T3SUB.TIER 3 SUBDIVISIONS IN TWSP

Who When What

Level

Rolling

Low

High

Landscaped

Swamp

Wooded

Pond

Waterfront

Ravine

Wetland

Flood Plain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topography of 

Site

Dirt Road

Gravel Road

Paved Road

Storm Sewer

Sidewalk

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

Curb

Street Lights

Standard Utilities

Underground Utils.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public

Improvements

Vacant

 

Improved

X

The Equalizer. Copyright (c) 1999 - 2009.

Licensed To: Township of Almont, County of

Lapeer, Michigan

Split/Comb. on 10/24/2017 completed

10/24/2017 TOM OWNER REQUEST ;

Parent Parcel(s): 001-026-006-20;

Child Parcel(s): 001-026-006-22,

001-026-006-23, 001-026-006-24,

001-026-006-25, 001-026-006-26,

001-026-006-27, 001-026-006-28,

001-026-006-10;

-----------------------------------------

---------

Comments/Influences

SEC 26 T6N R12E PART OF THE NW 1/4 FROM N

1/4 COR SEC 26 S 88-14-22 W 675.76 FT AND

S 00-23-13 W 1727.25 FT TO THE POB; TH N

84-47-58 E 372.19 FT; TH S 08-33-00 E

467.38 FT ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH S

11-53-57 E 160.94 FT; TH S 77-15-08 W

490.10 FT; TH N 00-23-13 E 694.09 FT TO

POB 6.38 ACRES PARCEL 4

SUBJECT TO 66 FT ROAD EASEMENT ALSO 12 FT

PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT

SPLIT ON 06/02/2009 INTO 001-026-006-21;

SPLIT/COMBINED ON 10/24/2017 FROM

001-026-006-20;

Tax Description

LORKOWSKI THOMAS C

LORKOWSKI COURTNEY R

5182 WIEGAND LANE

ALMONT MI 48003

Owner's Name/Address

5182 WIEGAND LANE

Property Address

PM250002

01/07/2025

Mechanical

2026 Est TCV 779,970 TCV/TFA: 228.40

PE250026

06/05/2025

Electrical

MAP : 

PM250031

06/05/2025

Mechanical

P.R.E. 100% 04/03/2025 

PP260001

01/13/2026

Plumbing

School: ALMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Status

Number

Date

Building Permit(s)

Zoning: AR (*)

Class: RESIDENTIAL-IMPROV

0.0

DEED

09-FAMILY/RELATED ENTITY

PTA

03/13/2009

0

CARTER THERESA & JAMES

WIEGAND GEORGE F & JO ANNE

100.0

PROPERTY TRANSFER 

3333-478

03-ARM'S LENGTH

WD

01/17/2023

95,000

LORKOWSKI THOMAS C

CARTER THERESA & JAMES

Prcnt.

Trans.

Verified

By

Liber

& Page

Terms of Sale

Inst.

Type

Sale

Date

Sale

Price

Grantee

Grantor

06/29/2026

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Class: C +5

Effec. Age: 3

Floor Area: 3,415 

Total Base New : 555,873 E.C.F.

Total Depr Cost: 539,186 X 1.218

Estimated T.C.V: 656,729 

Cost Est. for Res. Bldg: 1 Single Family RANCH Cls C 5 Blt 2023

(11) Heating System: Forced Heat & Cool

Ground Area = 2417 SF Floor Area = 3415 SF.

Phy/Ab.Phy/Func/Econ/Comb. % Good=97/100/100/100/97

Building Areas

Stories Exterior Foundation Size Cost New Depr. Cost 

2 Story Siding/Brick Basement 998 

1 Story Siding/Brick Basement 1,316 

1 Story Siding Overhang 65 

1 Story Siding Overhang 12 

1 Story Siding Basement 26 

 Total: 483,636 469,117

Other Additions/Adjustments

Plumbing

 3 Fixture Bath 2 9,400 9,118 

 Extra Sink 2 1,921 1,863 

 Separate Shower 1 1,375 1,334 

Water/Sewer

 1000 Gal Septic 1 4,921 4,773 

 Water Well, 100 Feet 1 6,018 5,837 

Porches

 CCP (1 Story) 309 8,352 8,101 

Garages

Class: C Exterior: Sid/Br Foundation: 42 Inch (Unfinished)

 Common Wall: 1 Wall 1 -2,717 -2,635 

 Door Opener 2 1,106 1,073 

 Base Cost 1145 41,861 40,605 

 Totals: 555,873 539,186

Notes: 

 ECF (TIER 3 SUBDIVISIONS IN TWP) 1.218 => TCV: 656,729

Carport Area: 

Roof: 

Bsmnt Garage: 

Year Built: 2023

Car Capacity: 4

Class: C

Exterior: Sid/Br

Brick Ven.: 0

Stone Ven.: 0

Common Wall: 1 Wall

Foundation: 42 Inch

Finished ?: 

Auto. Doors: 2

Mech. Doors: 0

Area: 1145

% Good: 0

Storage Area: 0

No Conc. Floor: 0

 (17) Garage

CCP (1 Story)

309

Type

Area

 (16) Porches/Decks

Interior 1 Story

Interior 2 Story

2nd/Same Stack

Two Sided

Exterior 1 Story

Exterior 2 Story

Prefab 1 Story

Prefab 2 Story

Heat Circulator

Raised Hearth

Wood Stove

Direct-Vented Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (15) Fireplaces

Appliance Allow.

Cook Top

Dishwasher

Garbage Disposal

Bath Heater

Vent Fan

Hot Tub

Unvented Hood

Vented Hood

Intercom

Jacuzzi Tub

Jacuzzi repl.Tub

Oven

Microwave

Standard Range

Self Clean Range

Sauna

Trash Compactor

Central Vacuum

Security System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 (15) Built-ins

 Lump Sum Items:

Public Water

Public Sewer

Water Well

1000 Gal Septic

2000 Gal Septic

 

 

1

1

 

 (14) Water/Sewer

Average Fixture(s)

3 Fixture Bath

2 Fixture Bath

Softener, Auto

Softener, Manual

Solar Water Heat

No Plumbing

Extra Toilet

Extra Sink

Separate Shower

Ceramic Tile Floor

Ceramic Tile Wains

Ceramic Tub Alcove

Vent Fan

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

1

 

 

 

 

 (13) Plumbing

Few

 

Ave.

X

Many

 

No. of Elec. Outlets

Min

 

Ord.

X

Ex.

 

 No./Qual. of Fixtures

Amps Service

100

 (12) Electric

Central Air

Wood Furnace

 

 

Forced Air w/o Ducts

Forced Air w/ Ducts 

Forced Hot Water

Electric Baseboard

Elec. Ceil. Radiant

Radiant (in-floor)

Electric Wall Heat

Space Heater

Wall/Floor Furnace

Forced Heat & Cool

Heat Pump

No Heating/Cooling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Elec.

Steam

 

Oil

Coal

 

Gas

Wood

X

 (11) Heating/Cooling

 Joists: 16" OC

 Unsupported Len: 

 Cntr.Sup: STEEL

 (10) Floor Support

Recreation SF

Living SF

Walkout Doors (B)

No Floor SF

Walkout Doors (A)

 

 

 

 

 

 (9) Basement Finish

Conc. Block

Poured Conc.

Stone

Treated Wood

Concrete Floor

 

 

 

 

 

 (8) Basement

 Basement: 2340 S.F.

 Crawl: 0 S.F.

 Slab: 0 S.F.

 Height to Joists: 0.0

 (7) Excavation

 

 

Drywall

X

 (6) Ceilings

 Kitchen: Vinyl

 Other: Carpeted

 Other: 

 (5) Floors

H.C.

X

Solid

 

Doors:

Small

 

Ord

X

Lg

 

Size of Closets

Min

 

Ord

X

Ex

 

Trim & Decoration

Plaster

Wood T&G

 

 

Drywall

Paneled

X

 

(4) Interior

Eavestrough

Insulation

Front

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-000713

 

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

Township Of Almont (LAPEER)

First Name

M.I.

Last Name

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

City or Town

State

ZIP Code

Telephone Number

E-mail Address

 

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

First Name

Andrew

M.I. 

R

Last Name

Yankee

Firm Name (if any)

ALMONT TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR

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

819 N Main St

819 N Main St

City or Town

Almont

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48003

Telephone Number

810-798-8521

E-mail Address

ayankee@almonttownship.org

 

 

Subject Property Information:

Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings.

 *If necessary, attach a separate sheet.

N/A 

Does the subject property have a principal residence exemption of 50% or more?

Yes

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Please Explain Your Answer to this Appeal:

RESPONDENT INTENDS TO REVIEW PETITIONER EVIDENCE & GATHER RESPONDENT EIDENCE

 

Jurisdictional Issues:

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

Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review?

Yes

If Yes, check which Board of Review Petitioner attended:

March

If No, was the Notice of Assessment properly sent to Petitioner prior to the March Board of Review? 

*Submit a copy of the Notice of Assessment with the Answer.

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

If yes, please cite the Board’s authority?

Was the assessment(s) at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact?

No

If yes, please explain

Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order?

No

If yes, when was it issued?

IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE:

When was the Notice of Uncapping issued?

Under what statutory section was the taxable value uncapped?

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

Valuation Information:

Parcel Identification Number:

001-026-006-24

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

390000

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

372838

What do you believe is the fair market value?

779970

What do you believe is the taxable value?

372838

 

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ ANDREW R YANKEE

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Thomas

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Lorkowski

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

5182 Wiegand Ln

City or Town

Almont

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48003

Telephone Number

5867475426

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tclorkow@gmail.com

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

First Name

Mark

M.I.

Last Name

Lorkowski

Firm Name (if any)

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

11490 Farthing Dr

City or Town

Sterling Heights

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48314

Telephone Number

586-212-7455

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

mlork.assessment@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Almont (LAPEER)

County 

Lapeer

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The purpose of this appeal is to demonstrate that the Township’s estimated True Cash Value exceeds the typical market value indicated by comparable sales of 

similar rural residential properties. The Michigan Constitution and General Property Tax Act require that property be assessed at 50% of its True Cash Value, which 

is defined as the usual selling price of the property at private sale.

The current assessment appears to rely heavily on a cost approach model. However, market evidence from recent comparable sales indicates a lower market-

supported value.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 001-026-006-24

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

390000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

372838

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

700000 

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

350000

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

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

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

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Thomas Lorkowski

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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

Thomas Lorkowski, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000713 

Township Of Almont,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received a pleading (i.e., petition or answer) that 

identifies an attorney or authorized representative. However, the attorney or authorized 

representative did not sign the pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney 

or authorized representative has not appeared on behalf of the party and an 

appearance must be filed.1 Until an appearance is filed, the answer, evidence, and all 

other documentation, must be served on the opposing party.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: June 24, 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

1 See TTR 229(1).

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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

Thomas Lorkowski, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000713 

Township Of Almont,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received a pleading (i.e., petition or answer) that 

identifies an attorney or authorized representative. However, the attorney or authorized 

representative did not sign the pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney 

or authorized representative has not appeared on behalf of the party and an 

appearance must be filed.2 Until an appearance is filed, the answer, evidence, and all 

other documentation, must be served on the opposing party.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: June 24, 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

2 See TTR 229(1).

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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

Thomas Lorkowski, 

Petitioner,

 MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

 MTT Docket No. 26-000713 

Township Of Almont,

Respondent.

NOTICE OF NO ACTION

TAKE NOTICE that the Tribunal has received a pleading (i.e., petition or answer) that 

identifies an attorney or authorized representative. However, the attorney or authorized 

representative did not sign the pleading, as required by TTR 229. As such, the attorney 

or authorized representative has not appeared on behalf of the party and an 

appearance must be filed.3 Until an appearance is filed, the answer, evidence, and all 

other documentation, must be served on the opposing party.

By: Tribunal Clerk

Entered: June 24, 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

3 See TTR 229(1).

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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

Thomas Lorkowski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Township Of Almont,

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: June 24, 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

Thomas Lorkowski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Township Of Almont,

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: June 24, 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

Page 3

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

Thomas Lorkowski,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-000713

Township Of Almont,

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: June 24, 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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/2026 

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2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION 

ALMONT TOWNSHIP ASSESSING 

819 N. MAIN ST. 

ALMONT, MI. 48003 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR PERSON NAMED ON ASSESSMENT ROLI 

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: 

(Parcel Code required. 

Property address 

and legal description optional.) 

001-026-006-24 

5182 WIEGAND LANE 

SEC 26 T6N R12E PART OF THE NW 1/4 FROM N 1/4 COR 

SEC 26 S 88-14-22 W 675,76 FT AND S 00-23-13 W 1727.25 F1 

TO THE POB; TH N 84-47-58 E 372.19 FT; 

TH S 08-33-00 E 

467.38 FT ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT; TH S 11-53-57 E 160.94 

FT; THS 77-15-08 W 490.10 FT; THN 00-23-13 E 694.09 FT 10 

POB 6.38 ACRES PARCEL 4 SUBJECT TO 66 FT ROAD 

EASEMENT ALSO 12 FT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT SPLIT 

THIS PROPERTY IS CLASSIFIED 

401 

(RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

Thank you for attending this years March Board of Review. The Board has reviewed the information you supplied and the data necessary 

lo compute your assessment and taxable value. 

The Board has completed their review of parcel number 

001-026-006-24 

They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. 

LORKOWSKI THOMAS C 

LORKOWSKI COURTNEY R 

5182 WIEGAND LANE 

ALMONT MI 48003 

Board of Review Comments 

MARKET SALES DO NOT SUPPORT VALUE REDUCTION. 

[2026 

ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

390,000 

| 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

390,000 

(If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 

2026 

ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

372,838 

2026 

"BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

372,838 

2026 

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION/QUALIFIED AG 

100.0000 

Please feel free to contact the assessor at the address listed above or call if you have any questions. 

“Effective March 

1, 2013, the Tribunal is no longer able to accept Small Claims letter appeals. Rather, you are required to file a petition to 

initiate a new Small Claims appeal. 

Petition forms are available on this website.” 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/0,4677,7-187-38254---,00.htm|

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Michigan Department of Treasury 

618 (Rev. 12-25) 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form is issued under the authority of PA. 206 of 1893, as amended. 

Filing is voluntary, however, you may not appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal unless you firs! protest to the 

Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classifications lo the State Tax 

Commission unless you first protest to the Bard of Review 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Pnnl or Type) 

Petitioner's Name (If Other than Owner. Please Print or Type) 

LORKOWSKI THOMAS C 

Year of Appeal 

Township or City 

County 

ALMONT TOWNSHIP 

LAPEER 

—— 

The undersigned protests the assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or the property classification and/or the qualified agricultural property exemption of 

the following described property: 

Property Identified (Parcel code required. Property address and legal description optional) 

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TH S 11-53-57 E 160.94 FT; TH S 77-15-08 W 490.10 FT; THN 00-23-13 E 694.09 FT TO POB 6.38 ACRES 

5182 WIEGAND LANE 

PARCEL 4 SUBJECT TO 66 FT ROAD EASEMENT ALSO 12 FT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT SPLIT ON 

06/02/2009 INTO 001-026-006-21; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 10/24/2017 FROM 001-026-006-20; 

[1] 

Qualifed Agricultural 

Protested Item 

Assessed Value 

[] 

Tentative 

[J] Taxable Status 

[] 

Classification 

Property Exemption 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

1-PROTEST-OF ASSESSMENT 

—— 

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Complete this section for a protest of assessed value, including assessed value changes associated with exempt status and denied or late filed personal 

property forms. 

Assessed Value 

Owner's Estimate of True Cash Value(Market Value) 

390,000 | 205,000. oc 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a prtest of Taxable Value 

Reason: 

[] 

Value of Losses 

dd Value of Additions 

[1] 

Poverty Exemption 

[1] 

Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Complele this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decision regarding classification in accordance with Section 211.34c 

of the 

Michigan Compiled Laws. The Board of Review shall not be influenced by the effect that a particular classification has on that property's status as a homeowner's principal residence 

or qualified agricultural property. 

Classification of property on this year's assessment roll: 

401 

Classification should be: (Please check one of the following) 

[J 

Agricultural 

[] Industrial 

[1 Timber Cutover 

[] Utility (Personal Property Only) 

[1° Commercial 

[1] Residential 

[IDevelopmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 

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If the assessor has denied or changed the percentage of the exemption from the 18 mills of local school operating tax for qualified agricultural property, the 

owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER OR ACT UPON THE 

EXEMPTION FROM THE 18 SCHOOL OPERATING MILLS FOR HOMEOWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES. 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption granted by assessor. (Enter 0 if exemption is denied) 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by Owner: (Enter 100 if full 

exemplion requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

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State reason(s) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption. 

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / EXEMPTION / CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MOAHR DOCKET NO. 

Do not use this form to appeal Principal Residence Exemption, Qualified Agricultural Exemption, Special Assessment, or Non-Property tax 

disputes.

Pursuant to Michigan Tax Tribunal Rule (TTR) 277(3), you MUST submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal (e.g. Board of Review 

Decision or Notice of Uncapping) with this Small Claims Petition, if applicable. If you do not submit this document, you may be held in default.

Section 1: Petitioner’s Contact Information

Filer Type: Individual 

First Name

Thomas

M.I.

Last Name/Company Name

Lorkowski

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

5182 Wiegand Ln

City or Town

Almont

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48003

Telephone Number

5867475426

Fax Number

E-mail Address

tclorkow@gmail.com

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

First Name

Mark

M.I.

Last Name

Lorkowski

Firm Name (if any)

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

11490 Farthing Dr

City or Town

Sterling Heights

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48314

Telephone Number

586-212-7455

Fax Number

E-mail Address 

mlork.assessment@gmail.com

Section 3: Subject Property Information

How many parcels are you appealing?

1

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

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

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

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

Michigan

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

Township Of Almont (LAPEER)

County 

Lapeer

Section 4: Issues Being Appealed (check all that apply)

True Cash and Taxable Value

 

Section 5: Explain the Reason for this Appeal

The purpose of this appeal is to demonstrate that the Township’s estimated True Cash Value exceeds the typical market value indicated by comparable sales of 

similar rural residential properties. The Michigan Constitution and General Property Tax Act require that property be assessed at 50% of its True Cash Value, which 

is defined as the usual selling price of the property at private sale.

The current assessment appears to rely heavily on a cost approach model. However, market evidence from recent comparable sales indicates a lower market-

supported value.

Section 6: Jurisdictional Issues

Year(s) you are appealing:

2026

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

If Yes, check which BOR you attended AND upload the BOR decision: March

If No, check the applicable reason(s):

Did you request a Poverty Exemption at the BOR? 

If Yes, check which BOR considered your application AND upload the BOR decision: 

 March  July  December

If No, explain why:

Section 7: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels.

Parcel Identification Number: 001-026-006-24

Classification of Property:

Real

Residential

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

390000

Current Taxable Value as established by the BOR:

372838

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

700000 

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

350000

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

Section 8: Classification Information *Only the MI Dep’t of Treasury may appeal this issue to the Tribunal*

Parcel Identification Number:

 

Current Classification of Property as established by Board of Review:

What do you believe is the property’s classification?

If improved property, how is the property currently being used?

If improved property, for what use was the property designed?

Fee Information

Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of at least 50% as of the date of the filing of this petition?

Yes

Are you appealing ONLY the denial of a Poverty Exemption?

No

If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, you are not required to pay any filing fees.

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

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

appealed, not to exceed a total filing fee of $1,000.

If your property is residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $125.00

$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $200.00

$Over $500,000.00 $300.00

If your property is NOT residential property (see MCL 205.762) and

the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is: Filing Fee is:

$100,000.00 and under $250.00

* Plus $25.00 for each additional parcel, as indicated above.

If your property is NOT residential property and the State Equalized Value or Taxable Value in contention is $100,000.01 or greater the appeal does not qualify for 

Small Claims. Therefore, an Entire Tribunal petition must be filed.

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

ORLENE HAWKS

DIRECTOR

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

Petitioner or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: 

/s/ Thomas Lorkowski

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