The 101 record series with retention rules in General Schedule #41 (approved 2-17-2026), with retention periods reproduced exactly as the official schedule prints them. Applies to: Townships, Cities, Villages, Counties.
Educational reading aid, not legal advice. The official schedule remains the authority, retention periods are minimums, and records under litigation, audit, investigation, or a pending FOIA request must be kept regardless of the period. Confirm with the official PDF and your municipal attorney before disposing of anything.
These records document appraisals. They may include, but may not be limited to, written reports, media documents, oral or other transcripts, other data, information, and documentation to support opinion and conclusions.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0100; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document the Assessor's budget. They may include, but may not be limited to, estimates and recommendations of costs for personnel, equipment, professional development, travel, and memberships.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0101; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document the office's calendar of events, etc. They may include, but may not be limited to, documentation detailing scheduled dates and events organized chronologically for planning and reference.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0102; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document the physical equipment inventory for the assessing office. They may include, but may not be limited to, physical equipment inventory checklists.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0103; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document inspections of the assessing office's records policies (MCL 211.10g). They may include, but may not be limited to, inspection information and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0104; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.10g
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document periodic progress reports (narrative and/or statistical) prepared by employees or offices about their duties and activities, submitted to supervisors, managers, and units of government.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0105; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document agency expectations for employee conduct and customer interaction, public conduct when receiving services, roles and responsibilities, standards for operation, procedures, and activities of an office, etc. They may include, but may not be limited to, policies, procedures, orders, regulations, circulars, policy memos, information sheets, standards, instructions, user manuals, process maps and analyses, and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0106; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document publications developed by the assessing office for distributing information to the public or publicizing activities. They may include, but may not be limited to, brochures, pamphlets, reports, fact sheets, calendars, and public relations materials.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0107; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document the content of training conducted by those in the assessing office for workshops, seminars, conferences, and symposiums. They may include, but may not be limited to, guidance documents, tip sheets, handouts, exercises, notes, and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0108; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 1These records document when the assessor has specific assessment issues under Michigan law, prompting the need for correction of property assessment, exemption requests, or taxable value uncapping at the July/December Board of Review. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0200; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document a formal protest for Assessed, True Cash, and/or Tentative Taxable Values; Classifications; or Qualified Agricultural Property Exemptions for the Board of Review. They may include, but may not be limited to, petitions and supporting documentation. (P.A. 206 of 1893)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0201; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document whenever a change is made to a parcel of property which causes a change in taxable value. They may include, but may not be limited to, worksheets and supporting documentation. (P.A. 206 of 1893)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0202; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document Board of Review March, July, and/or December Meetings. They may include, but may not be limited to, the date, time, and place. (MCL 211.53b, MCL 211.29, MCL 211.53b(9)(b))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0203; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.53b, MCL 211.29, MCL 211.53b(9)(b)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document board member records. They may include, but may not be limited to, correspondence (appellants or others), action logs, or other summaries and notes.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0204; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document supporting documentation used at meetings of the Board of Review. They may include, but may not be limited to, distribution materials and other supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0205; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document training completed by Board of Review members. They may include, but may not be limited to, any certification forms, other evidence of training including State Tax Commission (STC) Form 5731, and other supporting documentation. (MCL 211.10g)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0206; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.10g
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document sales of a given classification for each of the years included in the sales study. They may include, but may not be limited to, study list information and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0300; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records list appraisals of a given classification for each of the years included in the appraisal study. They may include, but may not be limited to, study list information and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0301; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document the adjustment of raw percentage increase from sales to give the assessor credit for adjustments made to the class in the previous assessment cycles. They may include, but may not be limited to, studies and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0302; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 2These records document true cash value for the following cycle showing the starting ratios for each class of property. They may include, but may not be limited to, analyses and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0303; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document recording and tracking changes made to the assessment roll. (State Tax Commission (STC) Administrative Rule: R 209.26(6a), MCL 211.34d(2))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0304; approved 2/17/2026; State Tax Commission (STC) Administrative Rule: R 209.26(6a), MCL 211.34d(2)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document modifications to the assessment roll and property classifications. (State Tax Commission (STC) Administrative Rule: R 209.26(6b))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0305; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document final total ratio for each class using values from the Equalized Valuation analyses (L-4018) and Assessment Roll Changes and Classifications (L-4022). They may include, but may not be limited to, final analyses and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0306; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document tentative county equalization ratios and estimated state equalized value multipliers. They may include, but may not be limited to, final publication and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0307; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document when a building that will be exempt is only partially completed and does not qualify under the standard exemption paperwork. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.53d, Bulletin 11 of 2014)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0400; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.53d, Bulletin 11 of 2014
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document affidavits submitted by the veteran to the assessor attesting to their exemption qualification status. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0401; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3This letter is a summary of benefits someone receives and is used to determine the eligibility of Veterans Exemption on a parcel.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0402; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document applications for exemptions for each local taxing jurisdiction (City or Township) that do not have a prescribed application and fall under GPTA MCL 211.7 & MCL 211.9.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0403; approved 2/17/2026; GPTA MCL 211.7 & MCL 211.9
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document pollution and water control measures for compliance and assessment purposes generated by the Michigan State Tax Commission and local unit assessors. They may include, but may not be limited to, exemptions and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0404; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 3These records document abatements, such as IFT, OPRA, NEZ, etc., that incentivize taxpayers to renovate, rehabilitate, or redevelop real property through a reduction of either taxable value or millage rate. They may include, but may not be limited to, abatement certificates, authority development plans, and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0405; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document special assessments that are millage based, levied on real property only, and throughout the entire taxing jurisdiction. They may include, but may not be limited to, reports, and supporting documentation. (PA 140 of 1971, as amended by PA 116 of 1987)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0500; approved 2/17/2026; PA 140 of 1971, as amended by PA 116 of 1987
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document final taxable values after the completion of the Board of Review. They may include, but may not be limited to, reports, and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.34d)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0501; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.34d
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4This form is completed and sent to County Equalization to ratify millages levied. They may include, but may not be limited to, request, and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.34d(5))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0502; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.34d(5)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4This record documents the official certification of the assessment roll, verifying accuracy and compliance with regulations. They may include, but may not be limited to, the Assessor of Record, Board of Review, County Board of Commissioners forms, and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.24)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0503; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.24
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document changes in Taxable Value and are related to the "Uncapping" of Taxable Value due to a failure on the part of the transferee (buyer) to timely file the Property Transfer Affidavit. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.27b, State Tax Commission (STC) Bulletin 20 of 2017)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0504; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.27b, State Tax Commission (STC) Bulletin 20 of 2017
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document property transfers and are used to notify the assessor on record of a property transfer. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.27a)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0505; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.27a
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document requests to exclude the true cash value of normal repair, replacement, and maintenance expenditures under the Mathieu-Gast Act. They may include, but may not be limited to, expenditure information and supporting documentation. (PA 293 of 1976)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0506; approved 2/17/2026; PA 293 of 1976
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 4These records document anticipated tax revenue that will exceed what is collected in the previous fiscal year. They may include, but may not be limited to, notices and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0507; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document official notices informing property owners of their property's assessed value for taxation purposes. They may include, but may not be limited to, notices and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0508; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document details of taxable values as of the state equalization date. They may include, but may not be limited to, reports and supporting documentation. (MCL 207.12)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0509; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 207.12
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document an Assessor's affidavit detailing the recalculation of taxable value following a Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) order for prior years. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation. (Bulletin 18 of 2017)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0510; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document Assessment rolls set by the assessor, confirmed by the Board of Review. They may include, but may not be limited to, rolls and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.27b(1), MCL 211.24)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0511; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.27b(1), MCL 211.24
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document Assessment rolls set by the Assessor, created in 1994 and prior. This information can be found on the County's tax rolls.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0512; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document audits of the assessment rolls, performed by the State Tax Commission (STC), in the form of AMAR and PA 660. They may include, but may not be limited to, notices, summaries, action plan letter/responses, and resolutions.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0513; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document on-site inspections and audits to verify accuracy and compliance of property records and assessments. They may include, but may not be limited to, findings and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0514; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document the division or combination of land. They may include, but may not be limited to, land division applications, surveys, monumentation documents, plat approvals, and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0515; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document preliminary work relating to charges levied on properties for specific public projects or improvements benefiting those properties. They may include, but may not be limited to, assessments and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0516; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5This record is an organized list of street names within a given area, used for reference and navigation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0517; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 5These records document the authority and a funding mechanism for the re/development of an area, created by districts such as TIF, DDA, and LDFA. They may include, but may not be limited to, tax capture information, districts information, and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0518; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These records document when a taxpayer has to prove ownership of property, but they have not recorded a document with the register of deeds. The taxpayer must provide a copy of the “unrecorded” document to the assessor. They may include, but may not be limited to, deeds, land contracts, death certificates, divorce settlements, and surveys.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0519; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These various maps are used for, but not limited to, property assessment administration, detailing parcel boundaries, land use, valuation information.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0600; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These plats clarify property boundaries and resolve discrepancies in land records.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0601; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These maps outline Economic Condition Factor (ECF) neighborhoods, illustrating areas with similar economic characteristics for property valuation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0602; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These maps depict the value of land parcels, aiding in property assessment and valuation processes.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0603; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These maps display property sales data, highlighting trends and patterns in real estate transactions.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0604; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These maps show property boundaries and tax parcel information for assessment and taxation purposes. NOTE: Maps prior to 1997 are considered the foundation/originals of the area when the Land Division Act of 1997 was passed. Maps dated 1998 to present day are updated as properties combine and split.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0605; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These certified surveys document properties that have not been officially recorded with the Registrar of Deeds, detailing boundaries and features.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0606; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 6These records document personal property owned by a business. They may include, but may not be limited to, identification of property and value. (MCL 211.19(2)(C))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0700; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.19(2)(C)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document claims for small businesses (under 80,000 True Cash Value) to receive an exemption on their personal property. They may include, but may not be limited to, claim forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0701; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document claims for small businesses (between 80,000-180,000 True Cash Value) to receive an exemption on their personal property. They may include, but may not be limited to, claim forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0702; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document claims for tax exemption on eligible manufacturing personal property. They may include, but may not be limited to, claim forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0703; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document an Assessor's affidavit to correct taxable value following an audit of a small business taxpayer's personal property exemption. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0704; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document application for small business taxpayers to rescind a previously submitted tax-related application. They may include, but may not be limited to, applications and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0705; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document property taxes reductions on a primary home. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0800; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document requests to rescind a previously claimed Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), reverting to standard property tax rates. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0801; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document communication from local government (city/township) informing a property owner of the denial of their Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) application. They may include, but may not be limited to, notices and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0802; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document communication from local government (county) informing a property owner of the denial of their Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) application. They may include, but may not be limited to, notices and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0803; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 7These records document interest accrued due to the denial of a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) that was previously active. They may include, but may not be limited to, detailed summaries and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0804; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document additional information from the State Tax Commission (STC) regarding a principal residence for a taxpayer. They may include, but may not be limited to, related forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0805; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document a conditional rescission of a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) under specific circumstances, such as moving to a new primary residence while retaining ownership of the previous one. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0806; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document military personnel requests to retain their Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) despite deployment or relocation. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0807; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document an authorization of the waiver of interest accrued from a denied Principal Residence Exemption (PRE). They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0808; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document requests to bill a previous owner for a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) denial after they have sold the home. They may include, but may not be limited to, requests and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0809; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document when a property has a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) and then is foreclosed. This allows the foreclosure entity to retain the PRE for a period of time while selling the property. They may include, but may not be limited to, exemptions and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0810; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document exemptions for construction on eligible developmental property. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0811; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document the process for property owners to request a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) that was not included on the tax roll in any year before the three immediately preceding tax years when the exemption was excluded because of a qualified error on the part of the local unit. They may include, but may not be limited to, requests and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.7cc(20))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0812; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.7cc(20)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 8These records document certification that an applicant is not receiving a substantially similar exemption, deduction, or credit, regardless of amount, in another state. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.7cc(3)(a))
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0813; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.7cc(3)(a)
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document the breakdown of cost computations for property assessments according to State Tax Commission (STC) guidelines. They may include, but may not be limited to, supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0900; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document the segregated breakdown of costs for property assessments as per State Tax Commission (STC) guidelines. They may include, but may not be limited to, supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0901; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document appraisement of timber-cutover properties, documenting relevant valuation details and criteria. They may include, but may not be limited to, record cards and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0902; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document appraisement of residential properties, documenting valuation details and criteria. They may include, but may not be limited to, record cards and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0903; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document appraisement of commercial and industrial properties, documenting relevant valuation details and criteria. They may include, but may not be limited to, record cards and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0904; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document appraisement of agricultural properties, documenting valuation details and criteria. They may include, but may not be limited to, record cards and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0905; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These photos are used to assist in valuation of a property and support class determination, including aerial photography.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0906; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9Sketches are documentation regarding drawings, measurements, and identification of construction details for a parcel and the real property placed on it.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.0907; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document claims for exemption on farmland designated as qualified agricultural property. They may include, but may not be limited to, claim forms and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.7ee)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1000; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.7ee
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document removing the Farmland Qualified Agricultural Exemption. They may include, but may not be limited to, rescind forms and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.7ee)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1001; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.7ee
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 9These records document a recap of a taxable value, completed by assessor due to taxpayer's failure to file a late form (3676). They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation. (MCL 211.7dd) (Bulletin 7 of 2017)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1002; approved 2/17/2026; MCL 211.7dd; Bulletin 7 of 2017
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document that a property will continue to meet the criteria for qualified agricultural property status. They may include, but may not be limited to, affidavits and supporting documentation. (PA 260 of 2000)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1003; approved 2/17/2026; PA 260 of 2000
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document notifications to the assessor that a property owner will not continue farming. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation. (PA 260 of 2000)
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1004; approved 2/17/2026; PA 260 of 2000
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document a request from a landowner that the local assessor confirm the number of acres of agricultural use property on a parcel of real property. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1005; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document a notification of determination by the assessor that Qualified Agricultural Property, previously exempt from uncapping, ceases to Qualified Agricultural Property and is subject to the Agricultural Property Recapture Act. They may include, but may not be limited to, forms and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1006; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document reviews or adjustments of a property's assessment or classification. They may include, but may not be limited to, requests by the property owner and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1100; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document discrepancies or propose changes in property assessments or classifications. They may include, but may not be limited to, requests and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1101; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document the official reply from an assessor addressing a property owner's petition or inquiry regarding assessments. They may include, but may not be limited to, responses and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1102; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document the official reply from a property owner addressing an assessor's petition or assessment decision. They may include, but may not be limited to, responses and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1103; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document properties incorrectly reported or omitted from the assessment roll. They may include, but may not be limited to, notifications by the assessor or equalization director and supporting documentation,
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1104; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 10These records document inaccuracies or omissions of their property in the assessment roll. They may include, but may not be limited to, notifications and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1105; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 11These records document properties incorrectly reported or omitted from the assessment roll, addressing inaccuracies in property records. They may include, but may not be limited to, notifications and supporting documentation.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1106; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 11These records document notification by the State Tax Commissions (STC) of an order or decision.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1107; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 11These records document all information involved in an appeal/Tax Tribunal case. NOTE: This retention period overrides other categories that records might also fall under.
DTMB General Schedule #41 (Michigan Assessors), item 41.1108; approved 2/17/2026
Verify at the source: official PDF, page 11Inside Dekree, these 101 series are applied to your actual records: the right series attached as documents land, disposition dates tracked, legal holds enforced, and every disposal logged with the schedule item that authorized it. When the state revises GS #41, the rules underneath your records update from the source.
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