Welcome to Forest Home Township
Located in Antrim County, the Township is approximately 25 miles northeast of Traverse City, and is centrally located among the fifteen townships in the County. Forest Home Township is an interior peninsula with 26.6 miles of shoreline and surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers on three sides. Antrim County was first settled in 1849 near Elk Rapids and in 1871 Forest Home Township was organized by the Antrim County Board of Commissioners.
2026 Board of Review Schedule
Board of Review meetings are held in the Township Hall at 321 N. Bridge Street, Bellaire, MI 49615. No appointments necessary.
Board of Directors: David Ciganick, Julia Pietrowicz, Kjell Svensson, Alternate-Vacant
Tuesday, March 3rd
11:00am
(Organizational Meeting - No appeals heard)
Tuesday, March 10th
9:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, March 11th
2:00pm - 5:00pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Assessment Questions
Please contact the Assessor for:
Scheduling an in-person meeting
Reviewing assessment records
Informal (pre-March) discussions
All inquires will receive a response within five (5) business days.
What the Board of Review Does
The March Board of Review meets annually to hear appeals regarding property assessments.
The Board may review:
Assessed Value
Taxable Value (limited situations)
Property Classification
Qualified Agricultural Exemption (QAE)
The Board of Review does not determine tax rates or milages
Before Filing an Appeal
Residents may contact the Township Assessor before the March meetings. Many questions can be resolved informally.
Bring documentation to support your appeal, such as:
Recent appraisal
Comparable sales
Photos of condition issues
Repair estimates
Closing documents (if recently purchased)
Statement as to your contention of true cash value (market value)
Statements such as "my taxes are too high" are not sufficient without supporting market data.
How to Appeal
You may appeal:
In Person : Attend during the scheduled meeting times.
By Letter or Email : Written appeals must be received before the Board adjourns on March 11, 2026.
Mail appeals to : Helena Township Board of Review | c/o Assessor | PO Box 193, Alden, Michigan 49612
Assessor: Robert Logee
Phone: 231-350-1779
Email: rilogee@hotmail.com
Include:
Parcel number
Property address
Contact phone number
Requested value
Supporting documentaion
You may use the form indicated on the back of the Valuation Notice. Form 618 (L-4035)
After the Board of Review
If you disagree with the Board's decision, you may appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within the required deadlines, as indicated on the back of your Valuation Notice.
Events Calendar
The Forest Home Township Events Calendar serves as a guide to the various board meetings, activities and programs taking place within our community.