Assessing

Laura Erhart, Assessor Address: P.O. Box 264, Iron River, MI 49935 Phone: (906) 358-0504 Email: assessor@batestownship.com • Property Assessments • Legal Descriptions • Principal Residence Exemptions • Land Division Links and Documents (if no link, the document/link will be coming soon) 1. Real Property Annual Review Program a. Annual Review Statement b. Current Year Planned Parcel Review List c. Assessor’s Office Policy 2. Property Record Cards - available through the GIS link here: https://batestownship.com/gis- mapping.htm 3. Concerned about your Assessed Value? Talk to your Assessor first. a. How to Appeal your Assessment 4. Land Division Application 5. Annual studies a. Land Analysis b. Economic Condition Factor Study 6. Transfer of Ownership Guidelines a. Property Transfer Affidavit 7. Michigan Principal Residence Exemption Program a. Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit b. Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) c. Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption 8. Disabled Veterans Exemption FAQ a. 5107 State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption 9. Understanding Board of Review a. What is March Board of Review b. What are July and December Boards of Review c. Petition to Board of Review d. Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption e. Poverty Exemption Packet 10. Application for Property Tax Exemption 11. Michigan Personal Property Frequently Asked Questions a. Personal Property Tax Forms 12. Address Change Request Form 13. State Tax Commission Web Site