Property-tax appeals in Michigan
Deadlines, evidence, and a packet you file yourself — for homes, multifamily, and commercial property in Michigan.
State rules verified from public sources| Deadline rule | Commercial property: May 31, by petition to the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MCL 205.735a(6)). The source report sources the commercial deadline only; no residential deadline is covered |
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| First hearing body | Michigan Tax Tribunal (commercial petitions) |
Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale, so a new buyer's tax bill resets upward - a concrete new-purchase appeal trigger noted in the source report. Ownwell-absent state. Representation rule not covered - verify.
What wins in Michigan
Homes are argued on comparable sales and uniformity. Income property is argued on the income approach — rent roll, expenses, and a supported cap rate. The packet builds the argument that matches your property type, with your evidence organised as exhibits.
Segments: Residential · Multifamily · Commercial · Pricing
Largest counties in Michigan
Wayne County · Oakland County · Macomb County · Kent County · Genesee County · Washtenaw County · Ottawa County · Ingham County · Kalamazoo County · Livingston County · Saginaw County · Muskegon County · St. Clair County · Jackson County · Monroe County · Berrien County · Calhoun County · Allegan County · Eaton County · Bay County · Lenawee County · Grand Traverse County · Lapeer County · Midland County
General information from public sources, not legal advice. Software, not representation. FairAppealPacket is not a law firm, a licensed appraiser, or a licensed property-tax consultant. We do not file, appear, or negotiate for you. You review, sign, and file your own appeal. No result is guaranteed.
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