MI HB5220

Allows petitioners or local tax collecting units to request an informal settlement conference after filing a petition with the tax tribunal's residential property and small claims division but before a hearing is scheduled.

Requires the local tax collecting unit to schedule and hold the conference within 60 days of receiving a petitioner's written request, conducted either by telephone or at the unit's offices.

Permits petitioners and local tax collecting units to enter into a stipulation for judgment at the conference, which must be filed with the residential property and small claims division for review and potential adoption as a final order.

Allows petitioners to file a motion to compel an informal settlement conference if the local tax collecting unit fails to schedule one within 60 days, with failure to comply resulting in an expedited default hearing.

Does not apply to denials of principal residence exemption claims under the general property tax act.