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Township Assessor
Heather Jahr
leeassessor1@gmail.com
616-970-7820
Office hours - By appointment only
Assessing is the method used to determine how much taxpayers will pay in property taxes. Property taxes are charges to taxpayers for the costs of governmental programs and services that benefit the general public and to finance public improvements, such as a road project or new fire equipment.
BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overall direction and management of Township’s property appraisal program. Oversees identifying, inventorying, determining market values and calculating assessed valuation for all Township properties in accordance with the State Tax Commission regulations, methods and procedures to ensure fair and equitable assessments. Maintains accurate Homestead and property transfer information in compliance with applicable State laws.
Contact the Assessor regarding: (downloadable
forms)
Petition to Board of Review – Form L-4015
Land Split Application
Combine Parcels
Principal Resident Exemption (Homestead Exemption)
Poverty Exemption for Principal Residence
2025 Land Value Analysis and
2025 ECF Analysis