Purpose

The Board of Review ascertains that all property is assessed at 50% of the true cash value and uniformly assessed with other properties in the classification. The Board rules on any taxpayer appeal of his or her assessed value and/or taxable value.

Appointed Officials

Secretary

Todd Fletemier
Alternate: (586) 588-1871

Chairperson

Carl Buttermore
Term expires Jan 2027

Member

Dave Gruely
Term expires Jan 2027

Member

Charissa Shawcross
Term expires Jan 2027

By Law, the Board of Review has Scheduled Meetings

Organizational Meeting
Tuesday following the First Monday in March, no appeals are heard at the organizational meeting. Purpose: Receive and review Tax Roll from Assessor.

Appeal of Assessment
Review assessment appeals from taxpayers/property owners.

The Board of Review usually meets six hours 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and a second day for six hours 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Error and Review Meetings (no valuation protests are allowed at these meetings):

#1. Tuesday following the Third Monday in July

Purpose: Review and Correct Assessment Errors
Usually meets at 1:30 pm

#2. Error and Review Meeting: Tuesday following the Second Monday in December

Purpose: Review and Correct Assessment Errors
Usually meets at 1:30 pm

Upcoming Meetings

There are no Board of Review meetings scheduled at this time.

Hardship/Poverty Exemption

Pursuant to Michigan Public Act 390 Blue Lake Township can approve a property tax exemption (or percentage reduction) if the applicant’s income and assets are below specific levels. To be eligible for consideration the owner and occupant of the dwelling must file an application with the Township’s Board of Review which includes all proof of income, assets and other documentation. A PDF file of the application may be downloaded and completed, however the final signature must be notarized or signed when it can be witnessed by the Supervisor or Assessor. Application. The applicant must meet the definition of poverty as determined by the United States Office of Management and Budget for income level as well as an asset value limits. The resolution passed on February 1, 2017 shows the current income guidelines required for this exemption.