1. You have to go to the Assessment Division between 2/1 and 2/15 [[Rm 804 I think). If you don't go you lose your right to appeal. [[extra step only for Detroiters, by Detroiters)

2. Go to Detroit Board of Review, get shot down or offered a token concession.

3. Appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Running 2.5 years out right now. Get a "Tax Appraisal" from a certified appraiser. You'll be able to challenge each subsequent year but will need an appraisal as of 12/31 of each subsequent year.

4. Do an in-person or telephone 30-minute hearing. Present acceptable info and get 3 years of over payments back.

5. Or give up [[every city's fervent hope) and pay too much.