Portland, MI · Ionia County
Petition to Board of Review
Property owners or their agents use this petition to protest assessed or taxable value, property classification, or a qualified agricultural property exemption.
What this form is
This petition lets a property owner or the owner's agent ask the Board of Review to reconsider assessed value, tentative taxable value, property classification, or a qualified agricultural property exemption. The form states that filing is voluntary, but a protest to the Board of Review is required before an appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal or State Tax Commission. It requests owner and parcel details, the items protested, reasons, and a signature.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking review of the property's assessed or taxable value, classification, or qualified agricultural property exemption should complete this petition.
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 identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Board of Review Petition PDF.
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Complete the Petition
Enter the owner and parcel information, select the item being protested, explain the reason, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not identify an attachment to include with the petition.
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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 covers assessed value, tentative taxable value, property classification, and the qualified agricultural property exemption. It asks you to identify the property and explain your reason for protest.
- Do I need a notary for the Board of Review Petition?
- No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary, and the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Board of Review Petition?
- The form does not provide submission instructions or a filing address. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.