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Michigan
Todd K & Sandra L Dowrick Trust Petitioner V City Of Lansing Respondent
- Petitioner
- Todd K & Sandra L Dowrick Trust
- Respondent
- City Of Lansing
Case overview
- Docket number
- 26-002689-TT
- Status
- Default Petitioner
- CaseType
- SC Property
- Division
- Small Claims Division
- County
- Ingham
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- No judge assigned
Docket history
| Line # | Subject | Filer | Line Ref | Enter Date/Post Mark | Fee | Related Item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Answer was received | RESP | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 5 | Documentation | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Download |
| 4 | Order of Default of Petitioner | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 3 | Petition has been verified | PET | 1 | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 2 | Notice of Docket Number SC | Not recorded | Not recorded | 09/28/2026 | Not recorded | Download |
| 1 | A petition was received. | PET | Not recorded | 07/16/2026 | $125.00 | Download |
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STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON I. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR PROPERTY TAX APPEAL PETITION FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. a (5 - (50 Bp $3 Petitioner’s Contact Information: Filer Type: Local Unit of Government: Individual First Name M.I. Last Name Todd K & Sandra L Dowrick Trust Mailing Address (No., Street, P.O. Box or Rural Route) 6435 Heathfield Dr City or Town State ZIP Code East Lansing Michigan 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@yahoo.com Petitioner’s Attorney/Authorized Representative’s Contact Information, if any: First Name ML Last Name Todd 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 State ZIP Code East Lansing Michigan 48823 Telephone Number 5178969959 E-mail Address todd.dowrick@yahoo.com
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(ESV) Lah STATE OF MICHIGAN GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS MARLON |. BROWN, DPA GOVERNOR LANSING DIRECTOR Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 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. $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 PROPERTY TAX APPEAL ANSWER FORM VALUATION / UNCAPPING APPEAL MTT DOCKET NO. 26-002689 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 Michigan 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: Will send a valuation disclosure within 28 days of 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: 33-01-01-09-326-201 Classification of Property: Real (check one) Residential (check one) Current Assessed Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 What do you believe is the fair market value? 33500 What do you believe is the taxable value? 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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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: TODD K & SANDRA L DOWRICK TRUST , 6435 HEATHFIELD DR EAST LANSING, MI 48823 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION: (Parcel Code required. Property address and legal description optional.): 33-01-01-09-326-201 317 W WILLOW ST E34 FT LOT 12 BLOCK 29 ORIG PLAT — THIS PROPERTY IS CEASSIFIED- 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 33-01-01-09-326-201 They have made the following determination based on the information you supplied. Board of Review Comments: NO CHANGE IN LINE WITH CURRENT MARKET 2026 PRE/QUALIFIED AG /MBT % 2026 ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE 33,500 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" ASSESSED VALUE 33,500 (If the above amounts are the same, no revisions have occured) 2026 ORIGINAL TAXABLE VALUE 33,500 2026 "BOARD OF REVIEW" TAXABLE VALUE 33,500 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 618 (Rev. 12-25) MAR 06 2026 Petition to Board of Review ITY OF LANSING L-4035 This form is issued under the authority of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Filing is voluntary; however, you may ER Tgbunal unless you first protest to the Board of Review, except when the property is classified as commercial real, industrial real, or developmet a) ig LZ 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 tantative 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.) 317 W Willow, Lansing, MI 48906 33-01-01-09-326-201 Protested Item: Assessed Value i zenatve [] Taxable Status [| Classification [| Qualified Agricultural Taxable Value (exemption) Property Exemption 1, PROTEST OF ASSESSMENT EEN 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) $33,500 $26,000 2. PROTEST OF TAXABLE VALUE EE co- Complete this section for a protest of Taxable Value. Reason: [] value of Losses [] value of Additions [mL Poverty Exemption Uncapping % 3. PROTEST OF CLASSIFICATION Coniplete this section for a request to change the classification. The Board of Review must make their decison 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): [7] Agricultural [J industrial [] Timber cutover [[] utility (Personal Property Only) [] 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 ) Che State reasons) for protest of assessed value and/or the tentative taxable value and/or taxable Sats and/or classification and/or qualified agricultural property exemption The taxable and assessed value for 317 W Willow, Lansing, Mi is tentatively $33,500. | purchased the property on October 27th, 2025 for $32,200. 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. | fee! the property should have a taxable and assessed value of $26,000. CERTIFICATION REET Signature Date - Phone Number —_ / — — 3/6/26 (517) 896-9959 Address 6435 Heathfield Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
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H i . Michigan Department of Treasury, 1019 (Rev. 10-25) THIS IS NOT A TAX BILL Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation, and Property Classification oom This form is issued under the authority of Public Act 206 of 1893, Sec. 211.24 and Sec.21 1.34c, as
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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: 26-002689 Is this case currently pending in the Small Claims Division? Yes Party Filing Document Petitioner Files Document Type: Documentation Attachment File Name: 317 w willow 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 & Sandra L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002689 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 28, 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. 26-002689 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 & Sandra L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002689 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 28, 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. 26-002689 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 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 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) 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) 317 W Willow
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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 48906 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 $33,500. I purchased the property for $32,200 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: 33-01-01-09-326-201 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: 33500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 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 & Sandra L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002689 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 28, 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 L Dowrick Trust, Petitioner, MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION v MTT Docket No. 26-002689 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 28, 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 Todd K & 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) 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) 317 W Willow
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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 48906 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 $33,500. I purchased the property for $32,200 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: 33-01-01-09-326-201 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: 33500 Current Taxable Value as established by the Board of Review: 33500 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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