The Board of Review hears petitions that challenge a decision of the assessor. It is the Board of Review’s responsibility to make an independent judgment based on the facts and on law.
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Board of Review Questions and Answers
The following forms may be used when petitioning the Boyne Valley Township Board of Review. Forms will also be provided at the Board of Review meetings:
Property Transfer Affidavit
Michigan law requires that a Property Transfer Tax Affidavit (PTA) be filed with the local assessor (city or township) upon the transfer of ownership of real property. As used in the statute “transfer of ownership” means the conveyance of title to or present interest in real property or some personal property.
The following are forms that are used to request a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), remove a PRE, or request to have an exemption on a home for sale.
2368 Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit
Principal Residence Exemption Qualified Error Form
This form enables a taxpayer to file a request for a PRE in any year before the 3 immediately preceding tax years, for which the exemption was not on the tax roll as a result of a qualified error on the part of the local governmental unit. The taxpayer is responsible for completing this request and submitting it, along with a $150 processing fee payable to the Michigan Department of Treasury and submitted to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The required supporting documentation for each year the exemption is being requested must accompany this request.
5101, Request for Principal Residence Exemption – Qualified Error
Charlevoix County Equalization Department Request to Combine Properties
County of Charlevoix Michigan | Documents-On-Demand
Poverty Exemption Form and Guidelines:
Has there been changes to your income to the point where you may not be able to pay your property taxes this year? You may be eligible for a property tax exemption.
The General Property Tax act provides for exemptions for certain category of personal property including: Small Business Taxpayer Exemption, Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property and Act 328 – New Personal Property. These links will provide information on each of these exemptions including determining eligibility and how to claim the exemption. The following link will provide information on each of these exemptions: Michigan Department of Treasury, Personal Property Exemptions. Use link: Personal Property Tax Exemptions (michigan.gov)
State of Michigan Public Act 161
Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption
The State of Michigan passed P.A. 161, which allows 100% Disable Military Veterans to claim a 100% exemption from property taxes for their principal residence. In order to file, your affidavit and documentation just be filed with the township assessor by December 1, 2024. Use link: 5107, State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption (michigan.gov)
Boyne Valley Township, working with BS&A software, has developed a web site where you can get all your parcel information and property tax information. The system also lets you view your property on a Google Map. You may also pay your property taxes online, however there are fees associated with this service. Home | Boyne Valley Township | BS&A Online (bsaonline.com)