Assessing Board of Review

Overview

The Board of Review meets annually in March to hear property tax appeals at the local level. The Pittsfield Charter Township Board of Review is comprised of three members that are taxpayers in the township. The Board of Review and appropriate Department of Assessing staff work with property owners and, based on the evidence presented, make determinations on each of the property appeal cases, which can be further appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

Members

  • Donnelly Hadden
  • Stephen Johnston
  • Tom McDole
  • Elke VanDyke (alternate)

2021 Meetings Schedule

Residents and non-residents may appeal to the Board of Review by letter appeals, and written appeals may be accepted in place of a formal appearance, per township Board resolution. If an agent is representing you, a current letter of authorization is required. The written authorization must include the owner’s signature, parcel number, and state the agent has been authorized to appeal the 2021 property assessment. Mail written appeal petitions to:  Pittsfield Charter Township, 6201 W. Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. All written appeals by residents and non-residents must be received prior to adjournment on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. It is recommended to mail certified with a return receipt requested.

Petition for the Board of Review  

The township will hold the March Board of Review meetings both in-person in Morris Hall at the Administrative Office, 6201 W. Michigan Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and via electronic remote access. Appointments must be made for both in-person and electronic meetings. Please call the Assessing Office at (734) 822-3115 for an appointment. 

To comply with Health Department orders and guidance and to reduce the risk of spreading disease at a live meeting, the March Board of Review meetings is also being held electronically. To participate as a member of the public:

Open Meetings

  • Monday, March 8, 2021: 9 am to 12 pm & 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Tuesday, March 9, 2021: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday, March 10, 2021: 1 pm to 5 pm

Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk's Office 3 business days prior to the meeting. The Clerk's Office can be reached at 734-822-3120 or via email at clerk@pittsfield-mi.gov..

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