Office of the Assessor

Assessor Review

1. How To Appeal Your Assessment?

There are three steps to the annual appeal process:
1. Assessors Review (local) OPTIONAL
2. March Board of Review (local) REQUIRED
3. Michigan Tax Tribunal (state)

The Assessor Review is the first step in the appeal process. You are not required to file an appeal at the Assessor Review; however, filing a protest with the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeal valuation and exemption disputes to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and classification appeals to the State Tax Commission.

The Board of Review is not the Board of Assessors, and the Board of Assessors is not the Board of Review. Each has its own jurisdiction and restriction on who may seek an appeal. Each has their own period where they can make decisions regarding property assessment. Please read the filing instructions and requirements thoroughly.

2. How Can I Submit An Appeal?

Any appeals submitted online, in person, or in writing must be received by 4:30 p.m. EST. on February 22, 2025.

If the appeal is in writing, the envelope must be postmarked by February 22, 2025.

A drop box is also located outside the Woodward public entrance of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center to drop off your appeal without entering the building. FAXED APPEALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

1. Online-Appeals can be submitted online during February 1, 2025 through close of business February 22, 2025 by 4:30 p.m. EST.

2. In Person-Visit the Detroit Taxpayer Service Center, Suite 130 in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,

Friday and Saturday by appointment only. Call (313) 224-3035 to make an appointment.

3. Mail-Send a letter to Office of the Assessor, Attn: Assessor Review, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804, Detroit, MI 48226.

Include your name, address and/or parcel number, reason for appeal with any supporting documentation, telephone number or email address.

3. When Does The Appeal Process Begin?

The February Assessors Review Period runs from February 1, 2025 through close of business February 22, 2025 by 4:30 p.m. EST. Appeals will only be accepted during February 1, 2025 through February 22, 2025 timeframe. Any appeal submitted before that date will not be accepted. Additionally, the appeal must be for the 2025 year only.

The hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and by appointment only on Friday and Saturday. Call (313) 224-3035 to make an appointment.

All submissions must be received by close of business 4:30 p.m. EST. on February 22, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. Faxed appeals are not accepted.

4. Who May Appeal The Assessment?

Property Owner, aggrieved persons with certain legal financial interests or person’s agent, may appeal the 2025 assessed value at this time.

TIMELY FILE AN APPEAL DURING THE BOARD OF ASSESSOR REVIEW PERIOD if you believe the Taxable Value, the Assessed Value, the State Equalized Value, the Property Classification, or the Transfer of Ownership information on your assessment notice is incorrect.

5. Who Is Considered Aggrieved Persons/Petitioners to file at Assessor Review?

Aggrieved persons/petitioners are considered as the following:
•   City of Detroit assessment notice addressed to the individual.
•   A filed property transfer affidavit in the individual’s name
•   Deed listing the individual as the property owner, in full or partial.
•   Order from probate court assigning the individual a property interest in the parcel.
•   Land contract in the individual’s name.
•   Lease agreement assigning responsibility for paying the property taxes to the individual.
•   Receipt showing that the individual paid any portion of the property's taxes in the preceding year.
•   An affidavit signed by the individual attesting under penalty of perjury that they have paid the property's taxes in the preceding years or intend to pay the taxes in the current year.
•   Any other document that proves an individual has financial or legal interest in the property.

6. What If I Have Additional Questions About My Property Before I Submit An Appeal?

The Office of the Assessor encourages all persons to ask questions about the process and appeal the value, if they believe it is not consistent or reflective of the current market value of the property. You have every right to ask the Assessor for the sales study used to value the property.

If you would like to speak with an appraiser, a scheduled appointment will be made over the phone. You may schedule an appointment to speak with an appraiser at (313) 224-3035. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only.

You may email Christen Talifer at [email protected] for specific questions.

7. What if I have a representative or someone assisting me filing an appeal on my behalf?

Persons acting as an agent for the property owner, or other aggrieved persons with certain financial interest, must submit one of the following; a completed “Letter of Authorization”, as prescribed by the City of Detroit, produce evidence of authorization such as a signed attorney’s appearance, representative retainer signed by the appellant, or a copy of an email exchange between the appellant and the representative, with an attached signed Letter of Authorization submitted to the Board granting permission for the advocate to file documents on appellants behalf.

All companies, LLC’s and/or Corporations must provide organization documents along with the title and name of the authorized person to act on behalf of the company.

8. What Information Should My Appeal Contain?

The appeal should explain why you believe the information is incorrect. Provide supporting documentation with your claim.

You are not required to file for a review with the Board of Assessors to file for an appeal with the March Board of Review if you are qualified under State Law to file for an appeal with the March Board of Review.

A denial of a complaint made before the Board of Assessors does not prohibit a person liable to be taxed, or their agent, from filing for a review by the Board of Review if the appeal is made in a timely manner.

Detroit Taxpayer Service Center FAQ's

When are my property taxes due?

Summer Payment: The first half-summer installment is due on or before August 15th and the second half-summer installment is due on or before January 15th or the full amount is due on or before August 31st.

Winter Payment: The winter tax payment is due on or before January 15th.

What if I did not receive a tax bill, am I still liable for the tax?

Yes. While the collecting treasurer is to send tax bills out to all known taxpayers, if the tax bill is returned due to a bad address or name, as the property owner you are still liable for the tax. Not receiving a tax bill does not alleviate the tax burden.

If you have not received a tax bill, you should check with the Assessor’s office located in Suite 130 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center to change the mailing address. Please note you will need to provide proof of ownership (i.e., warranty deed, quit claim deed, etc.) to confirm that they have the correct owner’s name and address for billing purposes.

If at any time you need a copy of your current tax bill, you can contact us via phone at (313) 224-3560 or email us at [email protected]. A duplicate bill will be mailed or emailed to you. We no longer provide bills to customers on-site

Why am I being charged Interest and Penalty?

If you do not make the payments by the due dates specified on the billing, interest and penalties will be applied.

Summer Payment: Any remaining summer balance will be subject to penalty and interest from July 1st.

Winter Payment: If the winter balance is not paid on or before January 15th the interest is accrued back to December 1st.

*All unpaid balances will continue to accrue interest and penalties each month.

Why was I charged an NSF fee when I placed a stop payment on my check?

When the taxpayer issues a stop payment and the City does not receive the funds, the taxpayer is charged an additional fee to cover the processing involved in the returned check transaction.

How long does it take for my payment to post to my account?

There are various timeframes a payment will post depending on the payment option used.

DivDat Payments (Kiosk): 24-48 hours

Mail: 7-10 business days *this timeframe may vary depending on the US Postal Mail Service delivery

Point & Pay (Phone Payment): 24 hours

Auto Agent: ACH or wire must be initiated following the uploading payment file

Plan Ahead Payment Program: Payment deposits post 7/1 through the end of the current tax season

When are delinquent real property taxes transferred to Wayne County Treasurer Office?

March 1st.

Why do I have to prove I overpaid my taxes to receive my refund?

This process provides the proper documentation for proof of payment to ensure that the Treasury Division refunds the money to the appropriate entity/person who made the overpayment.

How long is the refund process, and when should I expect my money returned to me?

Please allow 4-6 weeks for your refund to be processed. The time is needed to audit the account to ensure the refund is accurate and paid to the proper party. However, during the peak tax season, please allow additional time.

Does the city of Detroit have any programs to help citizens pay their taxes?

The Treasury Division has instituted a Tax Deferment Payment option. This program allows qualified citizens to defer their Summer property tax payments to February 14. Senior citizens may also apply for the Solid Waste Discount. You may obtain both applications via the Detroit Taxpayer Service office located in Room 130 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center or by clicking the links below or by email at [email protected].

Where can I pay my taxes?

ONLINE - Pay by eCheck or credit card* on the webwww.detroitmi.gov - Select the "PAY" tab then select "Property Taxes" then enter your address or parcel number (include the period or dash based on your parcel)

KIOSK - Pay with cash, check (no money orders or cashiers checks) or credit card at DivDat kiosk located in your neighborhood. See list of kiosk locations on the back of the flyer or go to www.codkiosk.com. ((include the period or dash based on your parcel)

DivDat MOBILE APP - Pay by eCheck or credit card*. Download the DivDat mobile app from your smartphone's app store. (include the period or dash based on your parcel)

MAIL - Send check, money order or cashier's check, along with your payment coupon to City of Detroit- Property Tax Department, PO Box 33193 Detroit, Ml 48232-3193. Payment with enclosed coupon must be received by the due date to be considered timely.

PHONE - Pay by credit card*, call 1-855-894-2400.

CITYHALL (Payment Center) - Detroit Taxpayer Service Center - Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm and Friday 8am - 12:00pm by phone only. Person-to-person tax payments are no longer accepted at City Hall. All payments at City Hall will be made using kiosks. There are kiosks located in the Electronic Payment Center (Suite 154), behind the Spirit of Detroit at the Woodward entrance and in the main lobby .

*Additional fees will be applied to all credit and debit card transactions.

MULTIPLE PROPERTY OWNERS
10 or fewer - Pay by eCheck or credit card* on the web at www.detroitmi.gov - Select the "PAY" tab then select "Property Taxes". Add your properties to your cart and make a single payment.

11 or more - Pay via ACH/Wire using AutoAgent. It's the easiest way to pay many properties at once! For more information about AutoAgent go to www.autoagent.com.

Note: You only need a bill when paying by mail. All other methods have a "look-up" feature.

For more information, please contact our Detroit Taxpayer Service Center at 313- 224-3560 or [email protected]

Does the City of Detroit have a drop box for Property Tax payments?

The City of Detroit does not have a payment drop box.

Where can I apply for the HOPE and Veteran exemptions?

HOPE and Veteran exemption applications can be found online here.

Where can I get information about Neighborhood Enterprise Zone?

Information about NEZ can be found online here.

How do I request a split or combination of my parcel(s)?

All parties with ownership or taxpayer interest can fill out the Parcel Revision Form and return it and the supporting documents to the Assessors Land Records Maintenance email digitally for review.

To begin the parcel combination process, complete the Parcel Revision Form.

Email completed Parcel Revision Form and the supporting documents to: [email protected]

The Office of the Assessor Parcel Revision Application Packet contains a Parcel Revision Checklist detailing the requirements for ALL parcel modification requests. Also included in the packet is the Parcel Revision Form and Resolution of Authority form.

Inquiries

Additionally, inquiries can be submitted via email at [email protected] , with responses provided within two business days, allowing taxpayers to pose questions or schedule an in-person meeting.

Information regarding Assessor Review, “How to Appeal Your Assessment”, How to submit an appeal” appeal dates, and more can be found at https://detroitmi.gov/node/76521

Assessment record information is available online here: https://bsaonline.com/Home/WelcomePage?uid=155

Or inquire at [email protected]

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