Assessing
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The Assessing Department is responsible for establishing the market value of all taxable real and personal property in the Township.
Please note: the Assessing Department is not responsible for establishing tax rates nor does this department collect property taxes.
In addition to determining market value, the department also:
- Establishes value for new construction
- Maintains the land file system which tracks all real property parcels by owner information and/or legal description
- Ensures that the Township mapping system is current by processing all approved land divisions and combinations
- Coordinates valuation appeals through the March Board of Review process, including correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors at the July or December Board of Review, if required.
- Defends assessments at the Michigan Tax Tribunal for valuation / Classification / Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) appeals.
Assessing information is available online 24 hours a day, and at the Assessor’s Office during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except during holidays.
Assessing Field Work
The Assessing Department is often in the field, updating property records, which means you may see them taking measurements and photographs in your neighborhood. Staffmembers conducting this work will carry Township identification, and will attempt to contact someone on the property before beginning their work. If you have any questions, you may contact the Assessing Department for more information.
