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Assessing Office
The Assessing Office operates under the requirements of the General Property Tax Act that was originally known as P.A. 206 of 1893. Most statutes are located between MCL 211.1 and 211.157.
The State Assessors Board in Lansing certifies all assessors. The State Assessors Board (SAB) certifies individuals at Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4 based on education, experience and examination. Municipalities are required to have an assessor whose certification is at least equivalent to the SAB's standard based on the total valuation and complexity of the unit of government.
The City of Ludington is required to have a Level 3 Assessor.
Mission Statement
To develop an annual assessment and tax roll pursuant to the mandates of the State Property Tax Law and the City Charter. The Department coordinates activities of the Board of Review, develops special assessment rolls and prepares the biannual tax rolls. The Assessor's Office is responsible for the inventory of all property within the City, and the valuation of the taxable parcels therein. Both real property (land and buildings) and personal property (tangible) held by businesses are taxable.
The State Assessors Board in Lansing certifies all assessors. The State Assessors Board (SAB) certifies individuals at Levels 1, 2, 3 or 4 based on education, experience and examination. Municipalities are required to have an assessor whose certification is at least equivalent to the SAB's standard based on the total valuation and complexity of the unit of government.
The City of Ludington is required to have a Level 3 Assessor.
Mission Statement
To develop an annual assessment and tax roll pursuant to the mandates of the State Property Tax Law and the City Charter. The Department coordinates activities of the Board of Review, develops special assessment rolls and prepares the biannual tax rolls. The Assessor's Office is responsible for the inventory of all property within the City, and the valuation of the taxable parcels therein. Both real property (land and buildings) and personal property (tangible) held by businesses are taxable.
2023 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING NOTICE & INSTRUCTIONS
- 2023 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW
The 2023 March Board of Review will be held on March 13th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 14th, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
By City resolution, taxpayers are also able to protest by letter to City of Ludington, attn: Karen Haldeman, 400 S. Harrison St., Ludington, MI 49431 or by email to: khaldeman@ci.ludington.mi.us.
Anyone making an appointment to the March Board of Review must supply the following information:
• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Reason for Protest
• Option for Appeal
• Evidence to support
Evidence:
• A recent appraisal
• Comparable sales
Appeals:
• Appeal by Appointment: Appeals can be sent to our office via email or can be dropped off at the Assessor’s office. Appeals must be received in our office prior to your scheduled appoint. Call 231-843-2956 for an appointment and a petition of appeal.
• Appeal by Letter: Appeals must be received ON or BEFORE March 13th, 2023. Call 231-843-2956 for a petition of appeal or go to the following link: • Poverty Appeals: Please see: Petitions of Appeal: • Petitions must be completed in full. All areas highlighted in yellow must be filled in.
Poverty Exemption Appeals
Poverty Exemption Policy
PETITION:
See this link