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

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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.): 

33-01-01-20-401-061 

1308 PARK AVE 

DOWRICK TODD K & SANDRA L 

TODD K & SANDRA L DOWRICK 

TRUST 

6435 HEATHFIELD DR 

EAST LANSING, MI 48823 

S 54 FT LOTS 19 & 20 OLDSDALE SUB 

THIS" PROPERTY IS-CLASSIFIED~—40HRESIDENTIAE-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 33-01-01-20-401-061 

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

\ 

Board of Review Comments: 

NO CHANGE. ASSESSED IN LINE WITH THE MARKET. 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

79,400 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

79,400 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

79,400 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

79,400 

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 

hitp://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

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RECEIVED 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

518 (Rev. 12-25) 

MAR 06 2026 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form Is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing Is voluntary; however, you may nofabbli BHLANRING Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmen BSEBSRRDt pFeailfidnerty 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.) 

1308 Park Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 

33-01-05-06-349-131 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

IN] rnatve 

[[] 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 Value) 

$79,400 

$51,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

Reason: 

OJ Value of Losses 

O Value of Additions 

O 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): 

Od Agricultural 

[] Industrial 

H Timber Cutover 

| Utility (Personal Property Only) 

Commercial 

[l Residential 

0 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 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 

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/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The taxable and assessed value for 1308 Park Ave, Lansing, Ml is tentatively $79,400. 

| purchased the property on 

June 10th, 2025 for $92,500. The property was listed with a realtor, several people looked 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. 

| fee! the property should have a taxable and assessed value of $51,000. 

CERTIFICATION 

Signature 

Date 

Phone Number 

7 

— 

3/6/26 

(517) 896-9959 

Address 

. 

6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, Mi 48823

Page 3

Michigan Department of Treasury, 

1013 (Rev. 10-25) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the

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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: 26-002643

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: 1308 park - board of review decision

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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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.): 

33-01-01-20-401-061 

1308 PARK AVE 

DOWRICK TODD K & SANDRA L 

TODD K & SANDRA L DOWRICK 

TRUST 

6435 HEATHFIELD DR 

EAST LANSING, MI 48823 

S 54 FT LOTS 19 & 20 OLDSDALE SUB 

THIS" PROPERTY IS-CLASSIFIED~—40HRESIDENTIAE-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 33-01-01-20-401-061 

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

\ 

Board of Review Comments: 

NO CHANGE. ASSESSED IN LINE WITH THE MARKET. 

2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 

79,400 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 

79,400 

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

2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 

79,400 

2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 

79,400 

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 

hitp://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

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RECEIVED 

Michigan Department of Treasury 

518 (Rev. 12-25) 

MAR 06 2026 

Petition to Board of Review 

L-4035 

This form Is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing Is voluntary; however, you may nofabbli BHLANRING Tribunal unless you first protest 

to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmen BSEBSRRDt pFeailfidnerty 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.) 

1308 Park Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 

33-01-05-06-349-131 

Protested Item: 

Assessed Value 

IN] rnatve 

[[] 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 Value) 

$79,400 

$51,000 

2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE 

Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. 

Reason: 

OJ Value of Losses 

O Value of Additions 

O 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): 

Od Agricultural 

[] Industrial 

H Timber Cutover 

| Utility (Personal Property Only) 

Commercial 

[l Residential 

0 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 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 

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/or taxable status and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption 

The taxable and assessed value for 1308 Park Ave, Lansing, Ml is tentatively $79,400. 

| purchased the property on 

June 10th, 2025 for $92,500. The property was listed with a realtor, several people looked 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. 

| fee! the property should have a taxable and assessed value of $51,000. 

CERTIFICATION 

Signature 

Date 

Phone Number 

7 

— 

3/6/26 

(517) 896-9959 

Address 

. 

6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, Mi 48823

Page 3

Michigan Department of Treasury, 

1013 (Rev. 10-25) 

THIS 

IS NOT A TAX BILL 

Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification 

This form is issued under the

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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: 26-002643

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

Party Filing Document 

Petitioner

Files

Document Type: Documentation

Attachment File Name: 1308 park - board of review decision

Fee Information

Filing Fee: $ 0.00

Payment Information

Payment: $ 0.00

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STATE OF MICHIGAN

GRETCHEN WHITMER

GOVERNOR

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

LANSING

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA

DIRECTOR

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 Dowrick & Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002643

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 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

PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM

CLASSIFICATION APPEAL

MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002643

Respondent’s Contact Information:

Filer Type:

Local Unit of Government

Local Unit of Government:

City Of Lansing (INGHAM)

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

ReBekah

M.I.

Last Name

McDaniel

Firm Name (if any)

CIty of Lansing

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

124 W Michigan Ave

City or Town

Lansing

State

Lansing

ZIP Code

48933

Telephone Number

5174834032

E-mail Address

rebekah.mcdaniel@lansingmi.gov

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.

No 

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

No

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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:

Taxpayer did not submit a copy of the notice giving rise to the appeal. Will send valuation disclosure within 21 days if a hearing date is set.

Jurisdictional Issues:

Please check the current classification of property: Real (check one)

 Residential (check one)

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

Respondent’s Signature: 

/s/ ReBekah McDaniel

Attorney or Authorized Agent’s Signature:

/s/

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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 Dowrick & Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002643

City Of Lansing,

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: September 24, 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).

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MTT Docket No. 26-002643

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

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 Dowrick & Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

 SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v

 

MTT Docket No. 26-002643

City Of Lansing,

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: September 24, 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).

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MTT Docket No. 26-002643

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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

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 &

M.I.

Last Name

Sandra L 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)

1308 Park Ave

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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 $79,400. I purchased the property for $92,500 on June 10th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a friend or relative. The property 

was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. 

I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $55,000. 

I believe the true cash value of the property is $110,000. 

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:

33-01-05-06-349-131

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:

79400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

79400

What do you believe is the fair market value?

110000

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

55000

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

24400

 

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 Dowrick & Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002643

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 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

Todd K Dowrick & Sandra L Dowrick Trust,

Petitioner,

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL

SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION

v 

MTT Docket No. 26-002643

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 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

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 &

M.I.

Last Name

Sandra L 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)

1308 Park Ave

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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 $79,400. I purchased the property for $92,500 on June 10th, 2025. I did not purchase the property from a friend or relative. The property 

was not in foreclosure nor was it a distressed property. 

I believe the assessed value and taxable value should be $55,000. 

I believe the true cash value of the property is $110,000. 

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:

33-01-05-06-349-131

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:

79400

Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review:

79400

What do you believe is the fair market value?

110000

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

55000

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

24400

 

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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