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State property tax guide

Lower Your Michigan Property Taxes

Are you overpaying on your Michigan property taxes? Review how assessments, appeals, exemptions, and county-level rules work, then check your address for a preliminary savings estimate.

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1.39%Estimated statewide effective rate
$4,276Estimated average annual tax
$855Average annual savings

Property tax 101

How Michigan property taxes, appeals, and exemptions work.

Property taxes are usually based on a local assessment of your property value, multiplied by local tax rates, and adjusted by exemptions or caps where available. The process is administered locally, so county deadlines, appeal forms, and exemption rules can vary across Michigan.

Counties covered83
Estimated avg. tax bill$4,276
Client savingsKeep 100%
Lowering taxes since2009

Property taxes across Michigan

Explore property tax estimates by county.

Search the county list below for estimated values, rates, annual tax bills, and savings opportunities.

CountyEstimated home valueEstimated tax rateEstimated annual tax
Alcona County $282,200 1.24% $3,505 View details
Alger County $253,700 1.78% $4,516 View details
Allegan County $364,800 1.66% $6,041 View details
Alpena County $188,100 1.20% $2,258 View details
Antrim County $339,200 1.13% $3,838 View details
Arenac County $222,300 1.17% $2,608 View details
Baraga County $233,700 1.63% $3,806 View details
Barry County $373,400 1.26% $4,689 View details
Bay County $362,000 1.68% $6,095 View details
Benzie County $245,100 1.73% $4,228 View details
Berrien County $276,500 1.66% $4,579 View details
Branch County $373,400 1.12% $4,174 View details
Calhoun County $279,300 1.57% $4,394 View details
Cass County $222,300 1.48% $3,282 View details
Charlevoix County $299,300 1.32% $3,965 View details
Cheboygan County $302,100 1.26% $3,794 View details
Chippewa County $336,300 1.46% $4,919 View details
Clare County $373,400 1.70% $6,338 View details
Clinton County $379,100 1.60% $6,069 View details
Crawford County $404,700 1.39% $5,641 View details
Delta County $282,200 1.50% $4,245 View details
Dickinson County $270,800 1.08% $2,915 View details
Eaton County $364,800 1.26% $4,581 View details
Emmet County $393,300 1.19% $4,668 View details
Genesee County $265,100 1.45% $3,841 View details
Gladwin County $256,500 1.35% $3,469 View details
Gogebic County $216,600 1.01% $2,182 View details
Grand Traverse County $310,700 1.74% $5,402 View details
Gratiot County $407,600 1.64% $6,694 View details
Hillsdale County $330,600 1.21% $4,015 View details
Houghton County $367,700 1.37% $5,024 View details
Huron County $356,300 1.41% $5,015 View details
Ingham County $330,600 1.84% $6,068 View details
Ionia County $319,200 1.21% $3,876 View details
Iosco County $316,400 1.09% $3,449 View details
Iron County $205,200 1.74% $3,568 View details
Isabella County $285,000 1.84% $5,231 View details
Jackson County $362,000 1.13% $4,096 View details
Kalamazoo County $316,400 1.31% $4,148 View details
Kalkaska County $359,100 1.19% $4,262 View details
Kent County $265,100 1.79% $4,756 View details
Keweenaw County $253,700 1.73% $4,376 View details
Lake County $250,800 1.41% $3,530 View details
Lapeer County $347,700 1.31% $4,558 View details
Leelanau County $259,400 1.60% $4,152 View details
Lenawee County $353,400 1.12% $3,950 View details
Livingston County $376,200 1.10% $4,153 View details
Luce County $270,800 1.81% $4,896 View details
Mackinac County $276,500 1.66% $4,579 View details
Macomb County $239,400 1.09% $2,610 View details
Manistee County $370,500 1.16% $4,295 View details
Marquette County $256,500 1.34% $3,434 View details
Mason County $401,900 1.16% $4,659 View details
Mecosta County $316,400 1.09% $3,449 View details
Menominee County $222,300 1.24% $2,761 View details
Midland County $362,000 1.48% $5,345 View details
Missaukee County $407,600 1.55% $6,300 View details
Monroe County $239,400 1.26% $3,006 View details
Montcalm County $216,600 1.19% $2,571 View details
Montmorency County $322,100 1.39% $4,489 View details
Muskegon County $199,500 1.16% $2,313 View details
Newaygo County $285,000 1.84% $5,231 View details
Oakland County $327,800 1.41% $4,614 View details
Oceana County $305,000 1.78% $5,430 View details
Ogemaw County $359,100 1.05% $3,766 View details
Ontonagon County $396,200 1.12% $4,429 View details
Osceola County $299,300 1.71% $5,122 View details
Oscoda County $370,500 1.15% $4,244 View details
Otsego County $290,700 1.55% $4,493 View details
Ottawa County $270,800 1.45% $3,924 View details
Presque Isle County $250,800 1.06% $2,665 View details
Roscommon County $285,000 1.02% $2,910 View details
Saginaw County $344,900 1.12% $3,855 View details
Sanilac County $276,500 1.30% $3,587 View details
Schoolcraft County $401,900 1.31% $5,269 View details
Shiawassee County $342,000 1.24% $4,248 View details
St. Clair County $242,300 1.55% $3,745 View details
St. Joseph County $359,100 1.17% $4,212 View details
Tuscola County $205,200 1.61% $3,313 View details
Van Buren County $396,200 1.35% $5,358 View details
Washtenaw County $347,700 1.26% $4,366 View details
Wayne County $324,900 1.77% $5,739 View details
Wexford County $367,700 1.28% $4,719 View details

FAQ

Michigan property tax FAQ

How do I lower my property tax assessment in Michigan?

Start by reviewing your assessment against comparable property data, verifying property details, checking exemption eligibility, and filing the required local appeal or review forms before the applicable deadline.

Do deadlines vary by county?

Yes. Property tax notices, appeal deadlines, and required forms often vary by county or assessment jurisdiction. Your packet includes instructions for where and when to send your materials where available.

Do I keep 100% of my savings?

Yes. Lower Property Tax charges one flat packet price and does not take a percentage of your property tax savings.

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