March Board of Review — Don't Miss It
The March Board of Review is Michigan's primary appeal venue for residential property owners. It typically meets during the first two full weeks of March at your local township or city hall. Assessment notices arrive in February — review yours immediately and file your petition before the Board adjourns. Missing March means waiting until the following year or filing with the Michigan Tax Tribunal (a more complex process).
Michigan Property Tax Appeal Guide
Michigan property owners have a specific and time-sensitive window to challenge their assessments: the March Board of Review. Every February, you'll receive an assessment notice showing your property's Assessed Value (which should be 50% of market value) and Taxable Value. If your Assessed Value seems too high, you must act in March — missing this window means waiting a full year or pursuing the more complex Michigan Tax Tribunal route.
Key Steps & Deadlines
- File Form L-4035 with your local Board of Review during the first two weeks of March.
- Michigan assesses at 50% of true cash value — your assessed value should be ~half your home's market value.
- If denied by the Board of Review, appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal by July 31.
- Bring comparable sales, an independent appraisal, or evidence of factual errors in your assessment.
- Check both your Assessed Value AND Taxable Value on your notice — they may differ due to the Proposal A cap.
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Disclaimer: This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Deadlines and procedures change — verify details with your local assessor or a licensed tax professional.