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Michigan Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 83 Michigan counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is March Board of Review.

Effective Tax Rate

1.13%

Higher than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$167,600

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,916

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Michigan?

Property taxes in Michigan are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Michigan counties is 1.13%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 83 Michigan Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Alcona County0.84%$157,500$1,322
Alger County1.00%$165,700$1,652
Allegan County1.13%$247,000$2,799
Alpena County1.13%$137,800$1,556
Antrim County0.91%$222,500$2,033
Arenac County1.30%$129,000$1,676
Baraga County1.34%$124,400$1,666
Barry County1.11%$243,700$2,706
Bay County1.63%$135,100$2,205
Benzie County0.83%$254,400$2,119
Berrien County1.11%$211,400$2,357
Branch County1.23%$147,500$1,813
Calhoun County1.50%$151,500$2,269
Cass County0.96%$205,200$1,972
Charlevoix County0.99%$242,800$2,408
Cheboygan County0.93%$175,200$1,625
Chippewa County1.29%$153,100$1,972
Clare County1.18%$117,400$1,387
Clinton County1.25%$243,700$3,048
Crawford County1.09%$149,900$1,639
Delta County1.13%$146,800$1,658
Dickinson County1.47%$130,300$1,917
Eaton County1.41%$206,700$2,924
Emmet County0.91%$275,300$2,492
Genesee County1.40%$172,900$2,417
Gladwin County1.18%$153,200$1,813
Gogebic County1.49%$99,700$1,488
Grand Traverse County0.98%$296,200$2,900
Gratiot County1.27%$136,800$1,739
Hillsdale County0.96%$170,500$1,644
Houghton County1.27%$140,300$1,780
Huron County1.24%$141,300$1,754
Ingham County1.86%$187,500$3,488
Ionia County1.17%$189,400$2,211
Iosco County1.06%$122,900$1,304
Iron County1.44%$101,500$1,459
Isabella County1.32%$165,100$2,180
Jackson County1.29%$182,900$2,353
Kalamazoo County1.48%$227,500$3,378
Kalkaska County0.89%$174,300$1,545
Kent County1.14%$265,700$3,028
Keweenaw County0.94%$181,400$1,704
Lake County1.15%$122,900$1,413
Lapeer County0.95%$229,100$2,185
Leelanau County0.70%$406,900$2,856
Lenawee County1.33%$181,100$2,412
Livingston County0.99%$331,100$3,269
Luce County1.02%$110,400$1,121
Mackinac County1.04%$165,600$1,719
Macomb County1.42%$231,400$3,293
Manistee County1.09%$166,600$1,814
Marquette County1.00%$202,000$2,019
Mason County1.11%$199,300$2,203
Mecosta County1.00%$169,900$1,692
Menominee County1.03%$142,700$1,470
Midland County1.50%$184,300$2,771
Missaukee County0.98%$163,700$1,600
Monroe County1.16%$215,700$2,492
Montcalm County1.08%$172,100$1,851
Montmorency County0.92%$142,000$1,309
Muskegon County1.26%$180,900$2,280
Newaygo County1.15%$178,300$2,052
Oakland County1.32%$320,400$4,241
Oceana County1.14%$167,600$1,916
Ogemaw County1.02%$138,600$1,417
Ontonagon County1.23%$101,000$1,244
Osceola County1.06%$139,600$1,478
Oscoda County0.94%$126,000$1,182
Otsego County0.89%$196,500$1,751
Ottawa County1.06%$291,200$3,078
Presque Isle County1.02%$135,200$1,382
Roscommon County1.05%$148,000$1,552
Saginaw County1.57%$139,400$2,190
Sanilac County0.92%$162,200$1,488
Schoolcraft County1.09%$123,500$1,348
Shiawassee County1.35%$164,600$2,214
St. Clair County1.17%$213,900$2,493
St. Joseph County1.11%$167,600$1,867
Tuscola County1.28%$136,900$1,753
Van Buren County1.29%$189,900$2,444
Washtenaw County1.56%$353,000$5,505
Wayne County1.64%$170,200$2,794
Wexford County1.17%$160,300$1,868

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

1.86%

Ingham County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.70%

Leelanau County

Highest Tax Bill

$5,505

Washtenaw County

Lowest Tax Bill

$1,121

Luce County

Think your property is over-assessed?

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How to Appeal Your Michigan Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Michigan is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (March Board of Review).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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