Assessor Information
Name: Brent Desjarlais
Company: BPS Assessing
Address: 1800 16th Avenue; Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: 906-753-4387
Email: [email protected]
Through the Office of the Assessor, the 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 Township Assessor’s office receives and processes the following documentation in coordination with other township and county officials:
•Principal Residence Exemption form (homestead exemption)
•Additional Instructions – Proving Occupancy for PRE
•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)
•Poverty Exemption (available soon, online)
All forms are preferred to be emailed directly to: Assessor Brent Desjarlais at [email protected]
Or by mail to:
BPS Assessing
1800 16th Avenue
Menominee, MI 49858
See the Menominee County Equalization for information and applications regarding Land Division (splits and combinations).
Land Division Form.
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 Menominee 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, 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 (not at July or December). 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. Please contact the Assessor beforehand to be sure your appeal to the Board can be heard and that you have the proper information.