Sherman Township News & Announcements

2023 Board of Review

2023 BOARD OF REVIEW
Sherman Township’s Board of Review will hold both in-person and conference call hearings by appointment only for hear taxpayer appeals from property owners on:

Monday, March 13 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday, March 15, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: Appointments for in-person or conference call hearing can be obtained by sending an email with your preferred date and time for March 14 or March 16 time periods to "shermantwpsupv@gmail.com" or calling (906) 231-6831.

CONFERENCE CALL: The public may also participate by landline phone or cell phone with Vast Conference:
Toll Free Number: (800) 660-6527
Conference Call Code: 362802
The type of appeals the Board has authority to hear at the March meetings are for classification, tax exempt or non-exempt status, equity, hardship, and valuation. Most appeals are for valuation. The Board of Review has no control over millage rates or property taxes. Protest at the Board of Review is necessary to protect your right to further appeals to the Michigan Tax Tribunal for valuation and exemption appeals and/or State Tax Commission for classification appeals. The deadline to appeal for Residential is July 31. Only assessments reviewed by the Board of Review can be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and State Tax Commission.

Residents who appeal their value should provide documentation to support why their assessment is too high and complete the Petition to Board of Review Form # L-4035 Form CLICK HERE Appeal documentation can include comparable houses in your neighborhood that sold at lower prices than your appraised value or provide a recent appraisal reflecting the fair market value of your home. The Board of Review will list the decision made and given to the Assessor for adjustment on a completed “Petition to the Board of Review”.
Poverty Exemption form can be found at CLICK HERE The 2023 Poverty Exemption Guidelines and Asset Test information is attached.
Veteran's Property Tax Exemption rquired form can be found at: CLICK HERE

SHERMAN TWP. CLASSIFICATION RATIO% MULTIPLIER
COMMERCIAL 49.87 1.00261
RESIDENTIAL 49.84 1.00321
TIMBER CUT-OVER 49.87 1.00261
PERSONAL 50.00 1.00000