Leelanau County, MI Property Taxes (2026)

Leelanau County owners pay a median of $2,856 a year on a median home value of $406,900, an effective rate of 0.70%. That's the 83rd-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

0.70%

83rd highest of 83 in MI

Median annual bill

$2,856

~$238/month

Median home value

$406,900

Michigan county median

1.13%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Leelanau County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Leelanau County's 0.70% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,848
Savings at 10–15% off
$285–$427
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Leelanau County vs. Michigan vs. U.S. property tax rates

Leelanau County0.70%
Michigan county median1.13%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Leelanau County's effective property tax rate is 0.70%, vs. 1.13% for the median Michigan county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 83rd 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 Leelanau County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Leelanau 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 $2,856 bill, 10–15% off is $286–$428 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Michigan

Michigan homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, Michigan?
The median effective property tax rate in Leelanau County is 0.70%: a median annual bill of $2,856 on a median home value of $406,900. That's the 83rd-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 Leelanau County?
The median Leelanau County property tax bill is $2,856 a year, about $238 a month, compared with a Michigan county median of $1,916.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Leelanau County?
The deadline to appeal in Leelanau County is March Board of Review. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Leelanau County a high property tax area?
Leelanau County's 0.70% effective rate is below the Michigan county median of 1.13% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 83rd-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Leelanau County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Benzie County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $2,119

Grand Traverse County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,900

Charlevoix County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $2,408

Antrim County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $2,033

Kalkaska County

Rate: 0.89%

Median bill: $1,545

Emmet County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $2,492

Schoolcraft County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,348

Wexford County

Rate: 1.17%

Median bill: $1,868

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