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Todd K And Sandra L Dowrick Trust Petitioner V City Of Lansing Respondent

Petitioner
Todd K And Sandra L Dowrick Trust
Respondent
City Of Lansing

Case overview

Docket number
26-002716-TT
Status
Answer Due
CaseType
SC Property
Division
Small Claims Division
County
Ingham
Judge
No judge assigned

Docket history

Line #SubjectFilerLine RefEnter Date/Post MarkFeeRelated Item
4Petition has been verifiedPET109/30/2026Not recordedDownload
3Notice of Docket Number SCNot recordedNot recorded09/30/2026Not recordedDownload
2DocumentationPETNot recorded09/28/2026Not recordedDownload
Not recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedNot recordedDownload
1A petition was received.PETNot recorded07/20/2026$125.00Download

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Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Dowrick Todd K and Sandra L

M.I.

Last Name

Dowrick Trust

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

6435 Heathfield Dr

City or Town

East Lansing

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5178969959

E-mail Address

todd.dowrick@yahoo.com

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

First Name

Todd

M.I.

Last Name

Dowrick

Firm Name (if any)

Dowrick Todd & Sandra L Dowrick Trust

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

6435 Heathfield Dr

City or Town

East Lansing

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5178969959

E-mail Address

todd.dowrick@yahoo.com

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 parcel

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

511 Jason Court

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

City or Town

Lansing

County

Ingham

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48910

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

I protested the assessed value and taxable value at the march 2026 board of review. The board of review did not reduce the assessed value nor the taxable value. 

The values remain at $39,200. I purchased the property for $30,500 on October 27th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. The property 

was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. 

I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $25,000.

I believe the true cash value of the property is $50,000.

I have researched market comps to validate my position and value amounts. I will be providing those upon hearing.

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:

33-01-01-21-427-020

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

39200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

39200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

50000

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

25000

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

25000

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Todd Dowrick

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

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

Todd K and Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002716

City Of Lansing,

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: September 30, 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

Todd K and Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002716

City Of Lansing,

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: September 30, 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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03/30/2026 

2026 BOARD OF REVIEW DECISION = 

FROM 

CITY OF LANSING 

ASSESSOR 3RD FLOOR CITY HALL 

124 W MICHIGAN AVE 

LANSING, MI 48933-2500 

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

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address 

and legal description optional.): 

33-01-01-21-427-020 

511 JASON CT 

TODD K DOWRICK AND SANDRA L 

DOWRICK TRUST 

6435 HEATHFIELD DRIVE 

W30FTOFE60FTLOT 6 & W30FT OF E60 FTOFN 1/2 

EAST LANSING, MI 48823 

LOT 7 ROLLIN H PERSON ADD 

“THIS PROPERTY 

IS CLASSIFIED 

401 (RESIDENTIAL-IMPROVED) 

= 

Ed Eas 

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 33-01-01-21-427-020 

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

Board of Review Comments: 

NO CHANGE'IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

39,200 

” 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

39,200 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

39,200 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

39,200 

2026 PRE/QUALIFIED AG /MBT % 

0.0000 

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

To appeal a decision of the Board of Review, you must appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. 

**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. 

https://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib 

http://www.michigan.gov/taxtrib/ 

Phone 517-335-9760 

Email 

taxtrib@michigan.gov 

Deadline for filing commercial, industrial, developmental or personal property appeal is May 31, 2026. 

Deadline for filing a residential appeal is July 31st, 2026 . 

Assessor's Office 517-483-7624 

Assessor@lansingmi.gov

Page 2

RECEIVED 

Hiigan Deparment of Treasury 

MAR 06 2026 

Petition to Board of Review 

CITY OF LANSING 

L-4035 

‘This form fs issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; hover BSSESRORS QREIGE 

Tax Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial rea, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not appeal property classification to the State 

Tax Commission unless you first protest to the Board of Review. 

TO BE COMPLETED BY OWNER OR OWNER’S AGENT 

Owner's Name (Please Print or Type) 

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

Dowrick Todd & Sandra Trust 

Township or City 

County 

Year of Appeal 

City of Lansing 

Ingham 

2026 

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.) 

511 Jason Ct, Lansing, Mi 48910 

33-01-01-21-427-020 

4g 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

[ere 

[] Taxable Status 

[_] Classification 

[| Qualified Agricultural 

Taxable Value 

(exemption) 

Property Exemption 

1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT 

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 Valus) 

$39,200 

$17,500 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

- 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

\ 

Reason: 

[] value of Losses 

[J value of Additions 

~~ [_] Poverty Exemption 

Uncapping % 

3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION 

Complete 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 

Classification should be (check one of the following): 

O Agricultural 

OI Industrial 

[| Timber Cutover 

O Utility (Personal Property Only) 

O Commercial 

OJ Residential 

1d Developmental 

4. PROTEST OF EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY. 

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

ty, the owner may appeal this action to the March Board of Review. THE BOARD OF REVIEW HAS NO AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER ORACT 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 

Percent qualified agricultural exemption requested by owner (Enter 100 if full 

denied) 

exemption requested) 

REASON FOR PROTEST 

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

The taxable and assessed value for 511 Jason Ct, Lansing, Ml is tentatively $39,200. 

| purchased the property on 

October 27th, 2025 for $30,500. The property was listed with a realtor, several people locked at the property and 

| 

was the highest bidder. 

| did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. The property was not in foreclosure 

nor was it a distressed property. 

| feet the property should have a taxable and assessed value of $17,500. 

CERTIFICATION 

Signature 

— 

Date 

Phone Number 

ye a 

~~ 

3/6126 

(517) 896-9959 

Address 

6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823

Page 3

Heo Deptt Tos 

THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL 

L-4400 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

ows 

This form is issued under

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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: 26-002716

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: 511 jason court booard of review decision

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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Page 1

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

1 of 3

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM

VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 

Petitioner’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Individual

Local Unit of Government:

First Name

Dowrick Todd K and Sandra L

M.I.

Last Name

Dowrick Trust

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

6435 Heathfield Dr

City or Town

East Lansing

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5178969959

E-mail Address

todd.dowrick@yahoo.com

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

First Name

Todd

M.I.

Last Name

Dowrick

Firm Name (if any)

Dowrick Todd & Sandra L Dowrick Trust

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

6435 Heathfield Dr

City or Town

East Lansing

State

 Michigan

ZIP Code

48823

Telephone Number

5178969959

E-mail Address

todd.dowrick@yahoo.com

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 parcel

No 

Property Address (No., Street)

511 Jason Court

Page 2

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

2 of 3

City or Town

Lansing

County

Ingham

State

Michigan

ZIP Code

48910

Taxing Authority (City or Township)

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

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

True Cash and Taxable Values

 

Please Explain the Reason for this Appeal:

I protested the assessed value and taxable value at the march 2026 board of review. The board of review did not reduce the assessed value nor the taxable value. 

The values remain at $39,200. I purchased the property for $30,500 on October 27th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. The property 

was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. 

I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $25,000.

I believe the true cash value of the property is $50,000.

I have researched market comps to validate my position and value amounts. I will be providing those upon hearing.

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:

33-01-01-21-427-020

Classification of Property: Real (check one)

Page 3

STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

DIRECTOR

3 of 3

Residential (check one)

Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review:

39200

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

39200

What do you believe is the fair market value?

50000

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

25000

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

25000

 

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

Petitioner’s Signature: 

/s/ Todd Dowrick

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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