Board of Review (BOR)

The Lawrence Township Board of Review (BOR) is responsible for reviewing property tax assessments and hearing appeals from residents who believe their assessed value is incorrect or unfair. The Board also considers qualified exemption requests and corrections to the assessment roll as allowed by law.

Responsibilities

The Board of Review may:

• Hear assessment appeals from property owners

• Consider poverty exemption applications

• Correct clerical errors or mutual mistakes of fact

• Adjust taxable values as permitted under state law

The Board operates under the authority granted by the Michigan General Property Tax Act (PA 206 of 1893).

Meeting Schedule

In accordance with state statute, the Board of Review meets three times per year:

• March BOR – Formal appeal hearings on property assessments

• July BOR – Corrections of clerical errors and poverty exemptions

• December BOR – Corrections of qualified errors and certain exemptions

All meetings are held at Lawrence Township Hall, 411 N Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI 49064.
Exact dates and times will be posted on the Township’s Public Notices page in advance.

 

Appeal & Exemption Forms

Property owners wishing to appeal their assessment or apply for an exemption must complete and submit the appropriate forms prior to the Board of Review meeting.

Current Board of Review Members

• Tim Janssen

• Kenneth Thompson

• Janice Martin

• Gordon Hover

• Donna Spenner

• Deb Boze

(Please contact the Clerk’s Office for appointment terms or additional information.)

Questions or Appeals?

For appeal instructions, forms, or meeting details, contact:

Lawrence Township Assessor
assessor@lawrence-township.org
(269) 655-1144