Hancock, MI · Houghton County

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Petition To Board Of Review

Property owners or their agents use this petition to protest assessed value, tentative taxable value, property classification, or a qualified agricultural property exemption.

What this form is

This petition lets an owner or the owner's agent protest a property's assessed value, tentative taxable value, classification, or qualified agricultural property exemption before the Board of Review. It asks for owner and property identification, the item being protested, relevant values or classification, and the reason for the protest. The signer certifies the protest by signing and dating the form.

Who needs it

A property owner or the owner's agent may file this petition to protest an assessment, classification, or qualified agricultural property exemption.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Petition

    Download the Petition To Board Of Review PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Petition

    Enter owner and property details, identify the item being protested, and state the reason for the protest.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Check the information, then sign and date the certification section.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What can I protest with this petition?
The form can be used to protest assessed value, tentative taxable value, property classification, or the qualified agricultural property exemption.
What information does the petition request?
It asks for owner and property details, the protested item, relevant values or classification, and the reason for the protest. The parcel code is required.
Do I need a notary for the Petition To Board Of Review?
No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Petition To Board Of Review?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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