East Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County
Appeal of Assessed Valuation of Residential Property
This appeal form lets residential property owners or their authorized agents ask the city to review assessed or taxable property value.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a residential property's assessed value, taxable value, or both, and provide information supporting the taxpayer's opinion of value. It asks for property and owner details, evidence such as sale or appraisal information, and rental income and expenses when applicable; an agent must attach the owner's authorization dated this year.
Who needs it
Residential property owners appealing assessed or taxable value, and agents authorized by an owner, use this form.
How to submit it
For an Assessor's Review appointment, bring one completed copy with supporting documentation. For a Board of Review hearing, make five completed copies with supporting documentation and return them two days before the hearing if possible.
About notarization
This appeal is signed and dated without a notary; if an agent files, attach the owner's authorization dated this year.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the residential assessed valuation appeal form.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Provide property and owner details, indicate which values you appeal, and complete the sections that apply to your property.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include supporting documentation. If an agent is filing, attach the owner's authorization dated this year.
- 4
Submit Copies to the City
Bring one completed copy for an Assessor's Review appointment, or return five completed copies for a Board of Review hearing two days before the hearing if possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the residential valuation appeal form do?
- It lets a residential property owner or authorized agent appeal assessed value, taxable value, or both, and provide information supporting the taxpayer's opinion of value.
- What supporting information can I include?
- The form asks for details such as purchase price, home condition, appraisal information, comparable sales, and additional remarks. It also provides space to list attached evidence.
- Do I need a notary for this residential valuation appeal?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. If an agent files, attach the owner's authorization dated this year.
- How do I submit the residential valuation appeal?
- For an Assessor's Review appointment, bring one completed copy with supporting documentation. For a Board of Review hearing, return five completed copies with supporting documentation two days before the hearing if possible.