Friday, March 1, 2013

2013 Tax Assessment Notice & Chance to Appeal

Hi All,
This is the time of the year to check the mail as you should have received a 
Notice of Assessment, Taxable Valuation and Property Classification   
that gives you the 2013 assessed value of your home or business.  Your 2013  property taxes are calculated using this information.  Read it carefully.  Will you be paying more taxes in 2013?

If you believe the information on this notice is not correct, there is an appeal process.  That process is the BOARD OF REVIEW which meets on certain dates and times in the month of March.  You will have approximately 5 minutes to state your appeal.  Be prepared with facts.  I suggest you have your information in writing with a copy for the the Board of Review members.

MEET BY APPOINTMENT BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP OFFICES, 4200 TELEGRAPH RD.
PLEASE CALL THE ASSESSING DEPARTMENT AT (248) 433-7710 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 
 
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON
1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2013
9:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON
1:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
 
William D. Griffin is the department head for the Assessing Department.   Mr. Griffin, or someone in his department, can meet with you if you have questions about your assessed value. The township website is also very useful in understanding the assessing process.
  
However, if you wish to appeal that assessment figure, it is your responsibility to make an appointment and to state your reasons before the Board of Review.  Make your appointment soon, as times do fill up rather quickly.

The Board of Review is three township citizens that were appointed by the township leadership at the 12/10/12 Board of Trustees meeting.
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED to reappoint to the Board of Review the following persons with terms
expiring January 1, 2015:

Robert Taylor, Jr.
3693 W. Bradford
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Furhad Waquad
4120 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Tracy Leone
3900 Lakeland Lane
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302



Township Website Offers More Information
The Township website has an entire section dedicated to the assessing department.  I suggest you read each link associated with this department as it will help you understand assessing in general.