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1. What is the March Board of Review?
2. Should I appeal to the Board of Review?
3. Why are the amounts on my neighbor’s tax bill different than mine?
4. I live on a decreased or limited income, can I ask the Board of Review to lower my taxes?
5. Am I required to attend the March Board for a Commercial/Industrial Real Property?
6. Am I required to attend the March Board for Personal Property?
7. Who can schedule/attend a March Board of Review appointment?
8. How do I prepare for the Board of Review?
9. How do I find comparable sales to present as evidence to the Board of Review?
10. How do I find assessing information?
11. I found a discrepancy on my record card, what should I do?
12. What can I expect at my Board of Review appointment?
13. When do I receive notification on the outcome of the Board’s decision?
14. Can I Appeal the March Board of Review's Decision?

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1. Does the Charter Township of Brighton have an ordinance about...?
2. When is my performance bond refunded?
3. Are signs allowed for garage sales?
4. Do I have to pay off my special assessment when I sell my home?
5. When does the Township newsletter go out?
6. Where can I obtain information or copies regarding agendas, meeting minutes, ordinances, etc.?
7. How do I find an internet/broadband provider for my home or business?

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1. How do I contact the assessor about a property?
2. I just received a Notice of Assessment that has "This is not a bill" on it. What is it and what does this mean?
3. I did not file my Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit. How can I get my taxes adjusted?
4. I recently purchased a home in Livingston County. Why isn't my assessed value half of what I paid for the property?
5. Why can't current real estate listings be used when determining the value of my home for assessment purposes?
6. Are financial institution sales used in the sales study?
7. How do I calculate an approximate amount of annual property tax dollars for a property?
8. How often is my property evaluated?
9. If I add a deck to my house is it taxable?
10. How can I appeal my assessed and/or taxable value?
11. What is the Board of Review and what does it do?
12. How can I obtain Property Tax Forms?
13. How do I qualify for a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption (FKA Homestead Property Exemption)?
14. How can I get a copy of a subdivision plat or master agreement?
15. Do you have a survey of my property?

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1. How do I dispose of yard waste?
2. Does the Township have pick-up service for large items?
3. Some of my neighbors and I would like to contract with the same municipal refuse hauler. Can this service be placed on our taxes?

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1. What procedure do I follow to obtain information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
2. How long will it take for me to receive the FOIA information requested and is there a charge for this information?

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1. Can I pay my tax and sewer bills online?
2. How do I obtain a dog license?
3. When are property tax payments due?
4. What should I do if I do not receive a tax bill?
5. Why have I received a tax bill when my mortgage company pays my taxes?
6. Should I notify anyone if I have changed mortgage companies?
7. Can I use a credit card to pay my taxes?
8. What is the difference between “homestead” and “non-homestead” or “Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)” and “non-PRE?”
9. My taxes are too high. How can I find out if my property is being fairly taxed?
10. Do you accept postmarks?
11. What is a millage rate?
12. Where do I file my Homestead Affidavits and Property Transfer Affidavits?
13. Where do I make name and address changes?

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1. Can I register to vote at the Township Hall?
2. How do I get an absentee ballot?
3. Where do I vote?

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1. Where do I find the Unemployment Office?
2. Where do I find the Social Security Office?
3. Where do I find the Post Office?
4. Where do I find the License Plate Office?
5. Where do I find the Drivers License Office?
6. Where do I find the Abused Women and Children Agency?