On March 13 and 14, the Port Sheldon Township Assessor’s Board of Review will hold appointments to hear from property owners who would like their assessment reviewed. Please understand that the state-wide inflation rate was 5.0%, which was applied to all property taxable values.
We encourage property owners with questions regarding their assessed value to do the following:
- Review your recently mailed assessment notice
- Contact the Assessor’s Office with questions and/or
- Make an appointment for the March Board of Review by calling the office at (616) 399-6121.
Each year, prior to the March meetings of the local board of review, assessment change notices are mailed. These informational notices include State Equalized Value, Taxable Value, the percent of exemption on a Principal Residence or Qualified Agricultural Property, and whether or not a Transfer of Ownership has occurred. If you believe the Assessed Value is more than half the value of your property, you may appeal the Assessment at the March Board of Review. The Board has no control over millage rates or the calculation of the tax bill.
Taxpayers must provide evidence showing the assessment placed upon the property is incorrect. The Board of Review needs good reason to alter an assessment. It is imperative to be able to answer the questions, “What do you think the property is worth?” and “What are you basing your opinion on?” Appraisals, realtor’s broker’s price opinions of value, comparable sales you are aware of, pictures of the property, etc. are all helpful in providing additional details for a more thorough review.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Assessor, Tyler Tacoma, at tyler@portsheldontwp.org or call (616) 399-6121 (Assessor is in the office on Fridays.)