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.
All 83 Michigan Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County → | 0.84% | $157,500 | $1,322 |
| Alger County → | 1.00% | $165,700 | $1,652 |
| Allegan County → | 1.13% | $247,000 | $2,799 |
| Alpena County → | 1.13% | $137,800 | $1,556 |
| Antrim County → | 0.91% | $222,500 | $2,033 |
| Arenac County → | 1.30% | $129,000 | $1,676 |
| Baraga County → | 1.34% | $124,400 | $1,666 |
| Barry County → | 1.11% | $243,700 | $2,706 |
| Bay County → | 1.63% | $135,100 | $2,205 |
| Benzie County → | 0.83% | $254,400 | $2,119 |
| Berrien County → | 1.11% | $211,400 | $2,357 |
| Branch County → | 1.23% | $147,500 | $1,813 |
| Calhoun County → | 1.50% | $151,500 | $2,269 |
| Cass County → | 0.96% | $205,200 | $1,972 |
| Charlevoix County → | 0.99% | $242,800 | $2,408 |
| Cheboygan County → | 0.93% | $175,200 | $1,625 |
| Chippewa County → | 1.29% | $153,100 | $1,972 |
| Clare County → | 1.18% | $117,400 | $1,387 |
| Clinton County → | 1.25% | $243,700 | $3,048 |
| Crawford County → | 1.09% | $149,900 | $1,639 |
| Delta County → | 1.13% | $146,800 | $1,658 |
| Dickinson County → | 1.47% | $130,300 | $1,917 |
| Eaton County → | 1.41% | $206,700 | $2,924 |
| Emmet County → | 0.91% | $275,300 | $2,492 |
| Genesee County → | 1.40% | $172,900 | $2,417 |
| Gladwin County → | 1.18% | $153,200 | $1,813 |
| Gogebic County → | 1.49% | $99,700 | $1,488 |
| Grand Traverse County → | 0.98% | $296,200 | $2,900 |
| Gratiot County → | 1.27% | $136,800 | $1,739 |
| Hillsdale County → | 0.96% | $170,500 | $1,644 |
| Houghton County → | 1.27% | $140,300 | $1,780 |
| Huron County → | 1.24% | $141,300 | $1,754 |
| Ingham County → | 1.86% | $187,500 | $3,488 |
| Ionia County → | 1.17% | $189,400 | $2,211 |
| Iosco County → | 1.06% | $122,900 | $1,304 |
| Iron County → | 1.44% | $101,500 | $1,459 |
| Isabella County → | 1.32% | $165,100 | $2,180 |
| Jackson County → | 1.29% | $182,900 | $2,353 |
| Kalamazoo County → | 1.48% | $227,500 | $3,378 |
| Kalkaska County → | 0.89% | $174,300 | $1,545 |
| Kent County → | 1.14% | $265,700 | $3,028 |
| Keweenaw County → | 0.94% | $181,400 | $1,704 |
| Lake County → | 1.15% | $122,900 | $1,413 |
| Lapeer County → | 0.95% | $229,100 | $2,185 |
| Leelanau County → | 0.70% | $406,900 | $2,856 |
| Lenawee County → | 1.33% | $181,100 | $2,412 |
| Livingston County → | 0.99% | $331,100 | $3,269 |
| Luce County → | 1.02% | $110,400 | $1,121 |
| Mackinac County → | 1.04% | $165,600 | $1,719 |
| Macomb County → | 1.42% | $231,400 | $3,293 |
| Manistee County → | 1.09% | $166,600 | $1,814 |
| Marquette County → | 1.00% | $202,000 | $2,019 |
| Mason County → | 1.11% | $199,300 | $2,203 |
| Mecosta County → | 1.00% | $169,900 | $1,692 |
| Menominee County → | 1.03% | $142,700 | $1,470 |
| Midland County → | 1.50% | $184,300 | $2,771 |
| Missaukee County → | 0.98% | $163,700 | $1,600 |
| Monroe County → | 1.16% | $215,700 | $2,492 |
| Montcalm County → | 1.08% | $172,100 | $1,851 |
| Montmorency County → | 0.92% | $142,000 | $1,309 |
| Muskegon County → | 1.26% | $180,900 | $2,280 |
| Newaygo County → | 1.15% | $178,300 | $2,052 |
| Oakland County → | 1.32% | $320,400 | $4,241 |
| Oceana County → | 1.14% | $167,600 | $1,916 |
| Ogemaw County → | 1.02% | $138,600 | $1,417 |
| Ontonagon County → | 1.23% | $101,000 | $1,244 |
| Osceola County → | 1.06% | $139,600 | $1,478 |
| Oscoda County → | 0.94% | $126,000 | $1,182 |
| Otsego County → | 0.89% | $196,500 | $1,751 |
| Ottawa County → | 1.06% | $291,200 | $3,078 |
| Presque Isle County → | 1.02% | $135,200 | $1,382 |
| Roscommon County → | 1.05% | $148,000 | $1,552 |
| Saginaw County → | 1.57% | $139,400 | $2,190 |
| Sanilac County → | 0.92% | $162,200 | $1,488 |
| Schoolcraft County → | 1.09% | $123,500 | $1,348 |
| Shiawassee County → | 1.35% | $164,600 | $2,214 |
| St. Clair County → | 1.17% | $213,900 | $2,493 |
| St. Joseph County → | 1.11% | $167,600 | $1,867 |
| Tuscola County → | 1.28% | $136,900 | $1,753 |
| Van Buren County → | 1.29% | $189,900 | $2,444 |
| Washtenaw County → | 1.56% | $353,000 | $5,505 |
| Wayne County → | 1.64% | $170,200 | $2,794 |
| Wexford County → | 1.17% | $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
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