Assessor

Name: Brent Desjarlais Company: BPS Assessing Address: 1800 16th Avenue; Menominee, MI 49858 Phone: 906-753-4387 Email: bpsassessing@gmail.com Through the Office of the Assessor, Norway Township appraises the value of each parcel of real and personal property in the township. This is done through maintenance of assessment records and appraisal of all taxpayers’ property per guidance and standards of the State of Michigan. The Norway Township Assessor's office receives and processes the following documentation: • Principle Residence Exemption form (homestead exemption) • PRE Rescission form (removing a PRE) • Property Transfer Affidavit form • Qualified Agricultural Exemption form • Disabled Veterans Exemption form (must be submitted with most current Summary of Benefits/Determination letter from Veterans Affairs) All forms are preferred to be emailed directly to: Assessor Brent Desjarlais at bpsassessing@gmail.com Or by mail to BPS Assessing 1800 16th Avenue Menominee, MI 49858 See the Township Supervisor for information and applications regarding • Land Division (splits and combinations) • Poverty Exemption For information on Michigan State-run programs, please see their websites: • Qualified Forest Program (MDARD) • Commercial Forest Program (DNR)

Annual Assessment Change Notice

Changes in Assessed and/or Taxable Values can occur due to: Inflation, annual calculation of Land and Building Values based on market conditions, New Ownership, New Construction, Improvements (buildings, etc.) that were previously omitted and discovered/unreported, Demolitions, Removal of Improvements, and so on. Calendar of Tax Related Dates The Assessor updates assessed values using land value studies and economic condition factors (ECFs).

Inspections

Through the Office of the Assessor, the township inspects more than 20% of all property annually to ensure fair & equitable property assessments. These exterior inspections usually occur May 1 to December 31, 8am - 6pm business days. You are not required to grant inspection. If you so choose, contact the Assessor’s Office directly. Such properties must still be appraised through estimated assessment.

Records And Information

Information on property records are available online at Dickinson County GIS or BS&A Online. Arrangement of an in-person meeting may be requested through the contact information provided. Additionally, requests for inspection, production of records or informal hearing prior to March Board of Review is also available at the contact information provided. Responses will be given within 7 days or less. Board of Review The Board of Review (BOR) is a panel of property owners in your jurisdiction. Their duty as members of the BOR is to hear property assessment appeals, property classification appeals, applications for hardship exemptions, and to correct any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact that occur after assessments are finalized each year. The Board of Review hears general taxpayer appeals at its March meeting. Meeting dates and times will be listed on your assessment change notice. Residents may appear in person or may protest to the Board in writing. You must be able to support your assertions with data showing why you believe your assessment to be incorrect. Decisions will be rendered promptly.

Board Of Review Members

• Al Burklund, 906-396-4256 - term expires 12/2024 • Sue Giesen, 906-563-8514 - term expires 12/2024 • Lynda Zanon, 906-563-8354 - term expires 12/2024 Assessment Appeals If you believe the market would not support the Assessor’s estimate for your property, or that your assessment is not equitable with others, please bring this to the Assessor’s attention. Our Assessor will be glad to answer your questions and explain how to appeal the assessment to the Board of Review. For detailed information about the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the appeals process, please visit their website. http://www.michigan.gov/tax_trib Taxpayers who disagree with the Board of Review’s determination regarding property classification may appeal to the State Tax Commission by June 30 of the year under appeal. More information is available on their website. http://www.michigan.gov/treasury

Assessor

Name: Brent Desjarlais Company: BPS Assessing Address: 1800 16th Avenue; Menominee, MI 49858 Phone: 906-753-4387 Email: bpsassessing@gmail.com Through the Office of the Assessor, Norway Township appraises the value of each parcel of real and personal property in the township. This is done through maintenance of assessment records and appraisal of all taxpayers’ property per guidance and standards of the State of Michigan. The Norway Township Assessor's office receives and processes the following documentation: • Principle Residence Exemption form (homestead exemption) • PRE Rescission form (removing a PRE) • Property Transfer Affidavit form • Qualified Agricultural Exemption form • Disabled Veterans Exemption form (must be submitted with most current Summary of Benefits/Determination letter from Veterans Affairs) All forms are preferred to be emailed directly to: Assessor Brent Desjarlais at bpsassessing@gmail.com Or by mail to BPS Assessing 1800 16th Avenue Menominee, MI 49858 See the Township Supervisor for information and applications regarding • Land Division (splits and combinations) • Poverty Exemption For information on Michigan State- run programs, please see their websites: • Qualified Forest Program (MDARD) • Commercial Forest Program (DNR)

Annual Assessment Change

Notice

Changes in Assessed and/or Taxable Values can occur due to: Inflation, annual calculation of Land and Building Values based on market conditions, New Ownership, New Construction, Improvements (buildings, etc.) that were previously omitted and discovered/unreported, Demolitions, Removal of Improvements, and so on. Calendar of Tax Related Dates The Assessor updates assessed values using land value studies and economic condition factors (ECFs).

Inspections

Through the Office of the Assessor, the township inspects more than 20% of all property annually to ensure fair & equitable property assessments. These exterior inspections usually occur May 1 to December 31, 8am - 6pm business days. You are not required to grant inspection. If you so choose, contact the Assessor’s Office directly. Such properties must still be appraised through estimated assessment.

Records And Information

Information on property records are available online at Dickinson County GIS or BS&A Online. Arrangement of an in-person meeting may be requested through the contact information provided. Additionally, requests for inspection, production of records or informal hearing prior to March Board of Review is also available at the contact information provided. Responses will be given within 7 days or less. Board of Review The Board of Review (BOR) is a panel of property owners in your jurisdiction. Their duty as members of the BOR is to hear property assessment appeals, property classification appeals, applications for hardship exemptions, and to correct any clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact that occur after assessments are finalized each year. The Board of Review hears general taxpayer appeals at its March meeting. Meeting dates and times will be listed on your assessment change notice. Residents may appear in person or may protest to the Board in writing. You must be able to support your assertions with data showing why you believe your assessment to be incorrect. Decisions will be rendered promptly.

Board Of Review Members

• Al Burklund, 906-396-4256 - term expires 12/2024 • Sue Giesen, 906-563-8514 - term expires 12/2024 • Lynda Zanon, 906-563-8354 - term expires 12/2024 Assessment Appeals If you believe the market would not support the Assessor’s estimate for your property, or that your assessment is not equitable with others, please bring this to the Assessor’s attention. Our Assessor will be glad to answer your questions and explain how to appeal the assessment to the Board of Review. For detailed information about the Michigan Tax Tribunal and the appeals process, please visit their website. http://www.michigan.gov/tax_trib Taxpayers who disagree with the Board of Review’s determination regarding property classification may appeal to the State Tax Commission by June 30 of the year under appeal. More information is available on their website. http://www.michigan.gov/treasury