Township Assessing
Mailing address: 1196 Ranger Dr. Gladwin, MI 48624
Phone (231) 881-4000 | Email: Townshipassessing@gmail.com
HOURS: MON-THU 9AM-4PM CLOSED FRIDAYS & HOLIDAYS
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2023 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING INFORMATION
Click on the Township Links for Township Location and Contact Information
Benzie County, MI
2023 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW
Monday, March 13th - 9am-3pm
Tuesday, March 14th - 3pm-9pm
2023 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW
Benzie County, MI
Monday, March 13th - 3pm-9pm
Tuesday, March 14th - 9am-3pm
Gladwin County, MI
2023 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW
Monday, March 13th - 9am-3pm
Wednesday, March 15th - 3pm-9pm
Grand Traverse County, MI
2023 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW
Wednesday, March 15th - 3pm-9pm
Thursday, March 16th - 9am-3pm
Wexford County, MI
2023 MARCH
BOARD OF REVIEW
Tuesday, March 14th - 3pm-9pm
Wednesday, March 15th - 9am-3pm
QUESTIONS?
If you are unable to protest your assessment and/or values in person, please complete a MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW PETITION and return it by U.S. Mail to: Township Assessing, 1196 Ranger Dr., Gladwin, MI 48624,(no electronic emails or faxes, to the Assessor no later than the Friday prior to the March Board of Review Meetings. If sending a Personal Representative on your behalf, they must have a letter of authorization in order to protest on your behalf.
For questions, please email us at: townshipassessing@gmail.com
You may also call 231-881-4000, however due to high call volumes during this time of year it is recommended to email if possible, and if you are unable to reach us via phone or email we recommend attending one of the March Board of Review meetings.
ANSWERS
LAND DIVISIONS & COMBINATIONS
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LAND DIVISION APPLICATION PROCESS MAY TAKE UP TO 45 DAYS FOR APPROVAL.
The Land Division Act Summary
The purpose of the 1997 Land Division Act was to limit the number of times a property can be divided and require municipal approval of divisions with the intention of eliminating odd shaped & sized parcels; ensuring real estate desirability; recording accurate property legal descriptions; all with the public health & safety as a priority.
LAND DIVISION GUIDE
The following steps are recommended to complete a land division
Step 1
Refer to the Township Zoning Ordinance Requirements
If the proposed splits meet the size and access requirements for the
Township Zoning Ordinance and continue to step 2
Step 2
2. Verify no splits have occurred to the property in the last 10 years
If the property has not been split in the last 10 years continue to step 3
Step 3
3. Verify current deed conveys division rights
If the deed indicates there are division rights proceed to step 4
Step 4
4. Print a Split application and completely fill in the required information and
answer all questions. When completed continue to step 5
Step 5
5. Contact a Professional Land Surveyor to obtain a Land Survey & new legal
descriptions for the proposed split and continue to step 6
Step 6
6. Once Professional Survey is complete move to step 7
Step 7
7. Obtain approval on Land Division Application from the Zoning
Administrator. Once a signature is obtained move to step 8
Step 8
8. Obtain an access approval letter from the County Road Commission
Once the approval letter is received move to step 9
Step 9
9. Obtain a County Treasurer's "Split Certification" from County Treasurer and
move to step 10
Step 10
10. Once steps 1-9 are completed compile documentation and mail, via
regular U.S. first-class mail (no signatures required please), the
application to:
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Township Assessing
1196 Ranger Dr.
Gladwin, MI 48624
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COMBINATION REQUEST REQUIREMENTS
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*Parcel deeds must be in the same exact owner names
*Parcels must be classified the same (i.e. Residential, Commercial, etc)
*Parcels can not have Special Use Permits
*Parcel taxes must be paid in full with no delinquencies
*Must complete & file a Combination Request Form with Assessor
*Must obtain an accurate legal description of the combined parcels from a
Professional Surveyor
*Must file deeds with new parcel legal descriptions with the County Register of
Deeds within 90 days of receiving approval.
*Platted Parcel Lots may not be combined with unplatted (Metes and Bounds)
parcels.
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The Land Division Act Details
The Land Division Act limits the time an owner can divide unplatted property and requires municipal approval before dividing and selling said property. Owners must include specific language in transfer deeds that specify the conveyance of division rights.
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Parent parcels were defined on March 31, 1997, as they were described by their legal descriptions and included all unplatted land under the same ownership.
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Parent parcels have restrictions as to the number of times they can be divided and previously divided property has a limited number of re-divisions allowed.
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