Iosco County, MI Property Taxes (2026)

Iosco County owners pay a median of $1,304 a year on a median home value of $122,900, an effective rate of 1.06%. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data, below the Michigan county median of 1.13%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.06%

53rd highest of 83 in MI

Median annual bill

$1,304

~$109/month

Median home value

$122,900

Michigan county median

1.13%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Iosco County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Iosco County's 1.06% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,303
Savings at 10–15% off
$130–$195
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Iosco County vs. Michigan vs. U.S. property tax rates

Iosco County1.06%
Michigan county median1.13%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Iosco County's effective property tax rate is 1.06%, vs. 1.13% for the median Michigan county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 53rd of 83 in Michigan. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Iosco County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Iosco County Equalization Department. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Iosco County deadline is March Board of Review. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Equalization Department.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,304 bill, 10–15% off is $130–$196 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Michigan

Michigan homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Iosco County Equalization Department for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Iosco County, Michigan?
The median effective property tax rate in Iosco County is 1.06%: a median annual bill of $1,304 on a median home value of $122,900. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Iosco County?
The median Iosco County property tax bill is $1,304 a year, about $109 a month, compared with a Michigan county median of $1,916.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Iosco County?
The deadline to appeal in Iosco County is March Board of Review. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Iosco County a high property tax area?
Iosco County's 1.06% effective rate is below the Michigan county median of 1.13% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Iosco County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Alcona County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,322

Arenac County

Rate: 1.30%

Median bill: $1,676

Alpena County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $1,556

Ogemaw County

Rate: 1.02%

Median bill: $1,417

Huron County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $1,754

Oscoda County

Rate: 0.94%

Median bill: $1,182

Bay County

Rate: 1.63%

Median bill: $2,205

Gladwin County

Rate: 1.18%

Median bill: $1,813

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