City Hall (269) 857-2603

City Hall

Assessing

The Assessor ensures the accurate and timely appraisal and assessment of real and personal property according to established property tax laws.

Assessors
Anthony Meyaard and Don Jollay
Direct line
(269) 224-9505
Email
assessor@saugatuckcity.com
In person
2nd and 4th Thursdays at City Hall

Office Hours at City Hall

Typical response time will be 48 hours, in the event we are not available within 48 hours, responses will not be longer than 7 days. We hold office hours the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 8:30am - 5pm if you would like to meet in person. We can also make special arrangements if necessary.

  1. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  2. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  3. Thanksgiving Day: call ahead
  4. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

How Property Is Assessed

Assessments are made on an annual basis. Each year the City Assessor places an assessment on every parcel of property. The property is divided into two classes, real and personal. These assessments are based on the value of the property on "tax day" which is December 31.

Reading your assessment notice

Board of Review

The first level of appeal is to the Board of Review. The Board of Review is comprised of three members who are City of Saugatuck residents appointed by City Council.

When

The Board of Review is in session to hear valuation appeals in March of each year. Appeals are heard by appointment.

Next Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 10, 2027

To make an appointment

Hearings are by appointment. Please call City Hall at (269) 857-2603 to schedule.

In writing

Property owners may appeal in writing. All written appeals must be received prior to the last meeting date of the Board of Review.

Owners who live elsewhere

Within the City of Saugatuck, a non-resident taxpayer may appeal his/her assessment to the local Board of Review by letter. The letter must be timely to constitute an appearance.

What to bring

Applicants appearing before the Board of Review are advised to bring information that helps to substantiate claims of over-assessment, such as photographs, appraisals, and listings of comparable sales.

The decision

Notification of the Board's decision is provided by mail no later than the first Monday in June.

The Board of Review shall consist of three (3) residents who are electors of the city, but not city officers or employees. The assessor is to be the clerk of the Board of Review and nonvoting.

The Board of Review's members and meetings

Exemptions

A home you live in

A principal residence is exempt from the 18-mill school operating tax once its owner files a Principal Residence Exemption affidavit with the Assessor.

Hardship

Owners who cannot pay their taxes because of poverty can apply for a poverty exemption under the income guidelines the City Council adopts each year.

After a sale

A buyer files the State's Property Transfer Affidavit with the Assessor when a property changes hands.

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