City of Detroit, Michigan News from Council Member Latisha Johnson Update

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Property Tax Appeal Process

Each year, Detroit property owners have the right to appeal their property’s assessed or taxable value. The appeal process has three steps, moving from the local level to the state level. Knowing the deadlines and requirements is critical to preserving your appeal rights.

Step 1: Assessor’s Review

The Assessor’s Review is the first opportunity to challenge your property assessment. Appeals must be received by 4:30 p.m. on February 22, 2026. Faxed appeals are not accepted.

You may submit your appeal in the following ways:

  • In Person: Visit the Detroit Taxpayer Service Center, Suite 130, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday visits are by appointment only - call (313) 224-3035 to schedule.
  • Mail: Send a written appeal to:

    Office of the Assessor, Attn: Assessor Review

    2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804

    Detroit, MI 48226

Written appeals should include your name, property address and/or parcel number, reason for appeal, supporting documentation, and a phone number or email address. A drop box is also available outside the Woodward public entrance of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center for submissions without entering the building.

Step 2: March Board of Review

A petition to the Detroit 2026 March Board of Review can be filed via online, email, in person, or mail by March 9th, 2026, by 4:30p.m. Residential property owners must appeal to the March Board of Review before proceeding to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Commercial, industrial, and personal property owners may skip this step if they choose. You are not required to file for a review with the Board of Assessors to file for an appeal with the March Board of Review.

You may submit your appeal in the following ways:

  • Email: March Board of Review petitions may be submitted by email to MBOR@detroitmi.gov
  • Mail: Send completed March Board of Review petition (Form 618-L-4035) to:

    Board of Review, Attn: March Board of Review

    2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 804,

    Detroit, MI 48226

The envelope must be received by March 9th 2026, 4:30p.m. EST. A drop box is also located outside the Woodward entrance of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center to drop off your appeal without entering the building.

In Person: Visit the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Property Assessment Board of Review, Suite 105, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Step 3: Michigan Tax Tribunal

The Michigan Tax Tribunal is the final level of the property tax appeal process. Appeals must be filed by July 31 for residential properties and May 31 for commercial, industrial, and personal property. Decisions made by the Tribunal are binding.

Need help filing your appeal?

The Coalition for Property Tax Justice launched a self-help tool through their 2026 Property Tax Appeal Project to assist residents in filing their appeals. You can access the free online property tax appeal tool here: https://app.propertytaxproject.com/detroit.

Understanding each step and meeting every deadline ensures property owners are able to fully exercise their appeal rights.

 

Winter Weather Resources

It’s cold out there, District 4! Here are some resources to help you stay safe and warm during extreme winter weather.

  • Stay informed:
    • Follow the National Weather Service on social media or stay tuned to local TV and news radio to get real-time updates.
    • Sign up for the “Detroit Alerts 365” CodeRED Alerts System. This is the best way to ensure you are getting updates from City officials on emergencies and resources. It’s completely free and your information is secure. Here’s how to sign up:
  • Stay prepared:
  • Stay warm:
    • Dress in layers and stay inside when you can. Ensure pets are not outside for prolonged periods.
    • Do not plug space heaters into an extension cord or surge protector, but into a wall outlet. Always unplug space heaters when you’re not in the room.
    • Visit a local library, recreation center, or resilience hub to warm up during their regular hours. Here are some options in District 4:
      • A.B. Ford Community Center, 100 Lenox, 48215
      • Chandler Park Fieldhouse, 12300 Chandler Park Drive, 48213
      • Chandler Park Library Branch, 12800 Harper
      • Jefferson Library Branch, 12350 E. Outer Dr., 48224
      • The Stoudamire/ECN, 4401 Conner, 48215
      • More information is located here: https://detroitmi.gov/respitelocations
    • If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, operated 24/7. Also, check the City of Detroit website or social media pages for important updates regarding expanded shelter options during weather emergencies. More information can be found at: https://camdetroit.org/get-help/

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Emergency Resources for Homes without Heat

 

Please see the list below for homeowners and tenants, each program has income and various eligibility requirements.

  • Detroit Housing Services
    • For tenants without heat
      • Report to Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED)
      • BSEED will dispatch an inspector to complete an emergency no heat inspection to verify the complaint. Once verified, and if the landlord or owner will not complete the repairs, a series of emergency correction orders and tickets are levied
      • BSEED would then issue a Vacate Order that triggers immediate relocation assistance from HRD, Detroit Housing Services Office

All residents who are without heat can utilize the daytime respite and overnight Stand-by shelter locations as well: https://detroitmi.gov/respitelocations

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