BEFORE YOU SEE THE BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE BE AWARE THAT:
They cannot change your taxable value even if it went up while your assessed value did not.
They cannot change your taxable value just because you feel it is too high.
They cannot change your taxable value just because you feel your taxes are too high.
They cannot change your taxable value because your taxes are higher than your neighbors.
The taxable value is determined by a mathematical calculation using the consumer price index (also know as the cost of living or inflation rate). IT IS NOT RELATED TO THE REAL ESTATE MARKET.
The calculation of the taxable value is defined in the Constitution of the State of Michigan as amended by Proposal A in 1994. ANY CHANGES TO THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE INITIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE AND VOTED ON AND PASSED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. It cannot be changed by the members of your local Board of Review or by your assessor.
If you feel strongly about this, contact your legislator and express your concern.
