Board of Review

The Board of Review reviews the assessment roll received from the Assessor to check to see it is complete, accurate, uniform and valid. They conduct public hearings in March to hear appeals from property owners. The type of appeals the Board has authority to hear are for classification, tax exempt or non-exempt status, equity, hardship and valuation.

It should be noted that the Board of Review has no control over millage rates or property taxes.

Board Members

Julia Pietrowicz, Chair

Kjell Svensson, Member

David Ciganick, Member

(Alternate - Vacant)

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.