Steve Coucke, Berlin Township Assessor
The Berlin Township Assessor is responsible for listing and keeping the records for all real property in the Township of Berlin. Each year the assessor is required by state law to individually place an assessment equal to fifty percent of the true cash value on all property in the jurisdiction. An assessment roll is created from these assessments and is one of the factors in determining a property tax bill.
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit Form & Explanation of Form 2368 (Rev. 09-09)
2021 Poverty Hardship Exemption Forms:
Poverty Exemption Instructions, Income and Asset Test
Application for MCL 211.7u Poverty Exemption:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/treasury/5737_01-21_713515_7.pdf
Affirmation of Ownership and Occupancy to Remain Exempt by Reason of Poverty:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/taxes/5739_01-21_713519_7.pdf
Tax and Assessing information for property located in the Township of Berlin can be seen online by clicking here.
Click here for “Basic Explanation of Property Assessments and Taxes” and “Frequently
Asked Questions.
Change of Assessment Notices” are mailed to taxpayers in February of each year, and include the new State Equalized Value (SEV). After receiving this notice, a taxpayer may request an informal review with the Assessor prior to a more formal review by the Board of Review.
With the exception of a few records (real property confidential forms) all records in the Assessor’s office are available for review by the public during normal Township business hours.
For copies requested by persons other than the property owner, a reasonable copy charge will apply. Assessor’s Office Hours – Mondays 9am – Noon & Wednesday 1pm – 5pm.
*****BOARD OF REVIEW*****
March Board of Review
The Berlin Township Board of Review will meet on the following dates and location:
Berlin Township Senior Center 740 Capac Road Allenton
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Organizational Meeting 5:00pm
Monday, March 11, 2024 Appeal Hearing from 9am – 3pm
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Appeal Hearing from 3pm – 9pm
Protests by mail must be received no later than 5pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024