Jennifer Rainey, MAAO
Brooks Township Assessor
Rainey.assessing@gmail.com
231-652-6763

Office Hours and Response Times

The Assessor’s office hours are Tuesdays, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Other township personnel are in theoffice on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Voicemails left for the assessor at the township are forwarded to the assessor via email. Emails andforwarded voicemails will be returned within 5 business days, with most responses within 2 businessdays.

Assessing Information Access and Management

The township has contracted with BS&A to provide online access to individual assessments. A link to this service is on the township website.Requests for information may be submitted to the assessor via email, phone or in person. Record cards and forms will be provided via email or paper mail upon request.Questions arise throughout the year and property owners may review information with the assessor at any time via phone, email or during office hours. Appointments may be made for times outside of office hours. Assessment information is uploaded to BS&A weekly. The assessment database and digital copies of supporting documentation are also copied and stored offline quarterly. The township database is uploaded to Newaygo County Equalization after March Board of Review and prior to the printing of tax bills.

Inspections

The State of Michigan requires that the assessor inspect properties on a regular basis to maintain an up to date and accurate record of the land and any improvements. Reviews of individual assessments occur throughout the year via exterior, visual inspections. Interviews and observations during reinspections are critical in maintaining accurate information.Entire sections are re-inspected each year, along with properties that have zoning/construction permits.Postcards are mailed to the owners of property to be part of the general re-inspection for the year. A zoning permit is considered notice of an inspection prior to the end of the calendar year.

Personal Property Procedures
Exempt Property Procedures