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Todd K & Sandra Dowrick Trust Petitioner V City Of Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Todd K & Sandra Dowrick Trust
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002699-TT
- Status
- Answer Due
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
- Judge
- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Proof of service of petition was received. | Not recorded | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 10/14/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/29/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/29/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Documentation | PET | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/17/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
Documents
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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATORY AFFIARS MICHIGAN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING SYSTEM MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL Todd Dowrick Petitioner(s) V MTT Docket No. 26-002699 City of Lansing, Respondent(s) PROOF OF SERVICE Jack Hadley states that on 10/14/2026 he served record card and answer form by mail or email relative to the above caption matter upon: Todd Dowrick 6435 Heathfield Dr East Lansing MI 48823 Todd.dowrick@yahoo.com Jack Hadley, Residential Appraiser Apprentice
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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: 26-002699 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Respondent Files Document Type: Proof of Service: Petition Attachment File Name: Proof of ServiceMTT Fee Information Filing Fee: $ 0.00 Payment Information Payment: $ 0.00
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING MTT DOCKET NO. ______________________ Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information Unit of Government Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number: Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information First Name: M.I.: Last Name: Firm Name (if any): Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route): City or Town: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number: Email Address (do not enter unless you want MTT to send all correspondence via email): Section 3: Subject Property Information Are the parcels listed by Petitioner contiguous or adjoining? If no, list all parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Yes No Not Applicable Does the subject property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more for all tax years at issue? Yes No 26-002699 Lansing MI 48933 City of Lansing 124 W Michigan Ave 517-483-4376 jack.hadley@lansingmi.gov
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING Section 4: Explain Your Answer to this Appeal Section 5: Jurisdictional Issues IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE TRUE CASH AND/OR TAXABLE VALUES Did Petitioner protest the assessment at a Board of Review (BOR)? Yes No If yes, check which BOR Petitioner attended: March July December If the July or December BOR revised the assessment(s) at issue, did it have authority? Yes No If yes, cite the Board’s authority. Was the assessment at issue established as the result of a clerical error or mutual mistake of fact? Yes If yes, explain No Is Petitioner appealing from a State Tax Commission Order? Yes No If so, what is the issue date? IF PETITIONER IS APPEALING THE UNCAPPING OF TAXABLE VALUE When was the Notice of Uncapping, if applicable, issued? Under what statutory section was the Taxable Value uncapped? Section 6: Valuation Information *Use the multiple parcel form for additional, contiguous parcels. Parcel Number: Classification of Property: Real Personal (check one) Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timber-Cutover Developmental Utility (check one) Assessed Value (also known as State Equalized Value) established by the Board of Review: Taxable Value established by the Board of Review: What do you believe is the fair market value (also known as true cash value)? What do you believe is the assessed value? (multiply true cash value by .5) What do you believe is the taxable value? (cannot exceed assessed value) Signature *Required Respondent or Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Signature: /s/ Will submit valuation disclosure 21 days prior to hearing date. 35,600 71,200 Jack Hadley 33-01-01-22-226-261 35,600 35,600
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING PAPER FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWER TO VALUATION/UNCAPPING APPEAL Follow these instructions for filing this Small Claims answer form. For questions that are not answered by these instructions, please visit the Tribunal’s website at www.michigan.gov/taxtrib or contact the Tribunal at 517-335-9760. Mail the completed form to: Michigan Tax Tribunal 611 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933 U.S. Postal Mailing Address: PO BOX 30232, Lansing, MI 48909 Other Carriers (UPS, FedEx, DHL): 2nd Floor MTT, 2407 N. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 Section 1: Respondent’s Contact Information: If the respondent is a unit of government, the “Respondent” is not the assessor, Respondent is the unit of government filing the answer to the petition (i.e. city or township). If the respondent is not a unit of government, Respondent is the party or parties (i.e., taxpayer) filing the answer to the petition. Provide the name, address and daytime phone number for the respondent. Section 2: Respondent’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information: If Respondent is a unit of government, Respondent must be represented by an attorney or authorized representative (i.e., assessor) to file an answer to the petition. If Respondent is not a unit of government (i.e., taxpayer), Respondent does not have to be represented by an attorney or authorized representative to file an answer to the petition. If Respondent is using an attorney or authorized representative, that attorney or authorized representative must provide all information requested in Section 2 of the Answer Form. If Respondent elects to have an attorney or authorized representative, only the attorney or authorized representative will receive notices and documents from the Tribunal. IMPORTANT: If the contact information for Respondent or Respondent’s attorney or authorized representative, if listed, includes an email address, the Tribunal will use that email address to electronically serve all future documents issued by the Tribunal. Once an email address is provided, a request to opt out of electronic service must be made in writing. Section 3: Subject Property Information: Are the parcels contiguous or adjoining: If multiple parcels are being appealed, indicate whether they are adjoining (i.e., next to each other). If all parcels are not adjoining, list the parcels that are adjoining in separate groupings. Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR DIRECTOR LANSING Does the property have a Principal Residence Exemption of 50% or more: Indicate whether the property had a Principal Residence
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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. 26-002699 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 Jack M.I. Last Name Hadley 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 Michigan ZIP Code 48933 Telephone Number 5174834376 E-mail Address jack.hadley@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. Yes 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: Will submit valuation disclosure 21 days prior to hearing date. 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: 33-01-01-22-226-261 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 35600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 35600 What do you believe is the fair market value? 71200 What do you believe is the taxable value? Electronic Signature *Typing your name below will serve as your signature Respondent’s Signature: /s/ Jack Hadley 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 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 Todd K & Sandra 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) Todd K and 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) 1025 Lathrop
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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 48912 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 the 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 $35,600. I purchased the property for $32,200 on October 27th, 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 $22,500. I believe the true cash value of the property is $45,000. 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: 33-01-01-22-226-261 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: 35600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 35600 What do you believe is the fair market value? 45000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 22500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 22500 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 & Sandra Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002699 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 29, 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 & Sandra Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002699 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 29, 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.): 33-01-01-22-226-261 1025 LATHROP ST TODD K & SANDRA L DOWRICK TRUST 6435 HEATHFIELD DRIVE LOT 84 & § 12.5 FT LOT 85 PARKVIEW LAND CO ADD EAST LANSING, MI 48823 I~ THIS PROPERTY IS-CLASSIFIED -401 (RESIDENTIAE-IMPROVEDY—— 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 33-01-01-22-226-261 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments: NO CHANGE. UNCAPPED CORRECTLY. 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 35,600 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 35,600 (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 35,600 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 35,600 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
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RECEIVED Michigan Department of Treasury MAR 06 2026 818 (Rev, 12-25) is . ITY OF LANSING Petition to Board of Review ASSESSORS OFFICE 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 first protest to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmental real. You may not gppeal 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.) 1025 Lathrop, Lansing, M! 48912 33-01-01-22-226-261 Protested Item: Assessed Value [| Tentative [T] Taxable Status [[] ciassification [1 quaittied 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) $35,600 $26,000 2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. Reason: [H Value of Losses O 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): [] Agricultural [1 industria [] Timber Cutover [J utitity (Personal Property Only) [1 commercial [[] Residential [[] pevelopmental 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 ‘andlor classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption The taxable and assessed value for 1025 Lathrop, Lansing, Ml is tentatively $35,600. | purchased the property on October 27th, 2025 for $32,200. The property was listed with a realtor, several people looked at the property and 1 was the highest bidder. | did not purchase the property from a relative or friend. | feel the property should have a taxable and assessed value of $26,000. CERTIFICATION Signature Dats Phone Number —- — —_t 3/6/26 (517) 896-9959 Address 6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823 a
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Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (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: 26-002699 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: 1025 lathrop 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 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 Todd K & Sandra 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) Todd K and 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) 1025 Lathrop
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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 48912 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 the 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 $35,600. I purchased the property for $32,200 on October 27th, 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 $22,500. I believe the true cash value of the property is $45,000. 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: 33-01-01-22-226-261 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: 35600 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 35600 What do you believe is the fair market value? 45000 Multiply the True Cash Value by .5 and enter here. This is your contention of Assessed Value. 22500 If you believe the Taxable Value differs from your contention of Assessed Value, enter your contention of Taxable Value. 22500 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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