Assessing

The assessor holds office hours on Monday of each week except during holidays and vacations. It is recommended you call ahead to confirm hours.

What the Township Assessor Does

• Fairly and equitably assesses property based on the State Tax Commission's "Assessors Manual".

• Conducts field inspections so every five years all the Township parcels have had an on-site evaluation.

• Prepares for and attends State scheduled Audit of Minimum Assessing Requirements (AMAR) reviews.

• Assists in the updating of the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region's (WUPPDR) property tax maps.

• Prepares for and attends the Board of Review (BOR) Meetings.

For a complete description, please review the document below.

• State Tax Commission Supervising Preparation of the Assessment Roll (PDF)

Forms & Documents

• Conditional Rescission of PRE

• General Tax Info

• How to Appeal Your Assessment

• Land Division Application

• Petition to Board of Review Form 618

• PRE Rescind MI Form 2602

• Poverty Exemption Affidavit

• Poverty Exemption Application

• Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit PRE MI Form 2368

• Property Tax Appeal Procedures

• Property Transfer Affidavit

• Personal Property Statement

• Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit

• Small Business Property Tax Exemption Claim