DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Responsibilities
The primary function of the Assessor’s Department is to assess all taxable real and personal property in the City annually, primarily through completion of an annual assessment roll, for the purpose of levying the taxes lawfully imposed thereon. The department is responsible for evaluating all new construction, additions and losses to taxable property, as well as continually studying and analyzing the local real estate market to determine property value as of tax day, December 31.
The Assessor’s Department is responsible for maintaining basic records consisting of name, address, and Principal Residence Exemptions changes for all real and personal property parcels in the City.
The Assessor’s Department is also responsible for issuing and maintaining City Business License’s pursuant to Ypsilanti City Ordinance No. 619, Chapter A, to assist with zoning enforcement and the collection of personal property taxes.
As required by law, the Assessor’s Department provides the means of assessment appeal through the March Board of Review and correction of mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors by convening the July and December Boards of Review. The department is also responsible for the preparation and defense of all assessment petitions to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
City Assessor
Sharon A. Doom
sdoom@cityofypsilanti.com
Telephone: (734) 483-1530
Fax: (734) 483-7324
Office Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
