City of Grand Rapids

Board of Review (Assessor)

About the Board

We review property assessments. Here's a quick look at our main areas of focus:

  • Reviews and examines property assessment rolls
  • Hears assessment appeals

Board Members

There are 6 members of the Board of Review who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in February. 

Name Resident Status Term Ends On
Denise Esther Ward 2 Resident 2/1/29
Brian Hamersma Ward 2 Resident 2/1/27
Vanessa Corvers Ward 2 Resident 2/1/30
Keith Lang Ward 2 Resident 2/1/30
Ronald Lemmon Ward 2 Resident 2/1/28
Matias Martinez-Roca Ward 1 Resident 2/1/26

More Details

  • 6 members
  • Members are knowledgeable of taxation and property values
  • Members are appointed by the Mayor with City Commission approval (by February 1)
  • Members cannot hold other public office or public employment

Interested in joining?

Residency Requirement

You'll need to be a taxpayer for at least 5 years to be eligible to sit on this board.

No Term Limits

Each term lasts 5 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.

Compensation

The Board of Review (Assessors) receives $50.00 for a half-day session and $100.00 for a full-day session.

 

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Board Liaison

City Assessor's Office
616-456-3081

Meetings

Our meeting schedule changes throughout the year:

  • Second Monday in March to the first Monday in April, (meeting times vary).
  • Tuesday after the third Monday in July.
  • Tuesday after the second Monday in December.

Location

300 Monroe Ave. NW
Conference Room 360
Grand Rapids, MI 49503