Luce County, MI Property Taxes (2026)

Luce County owners pay a median of $1,121 a year on a median home value of $110,400, an effective rate of 1.02%. That's the 59th-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

1.02%

59th highest of 83 in MI

Median annual bill

$1,121

~$93/month

Median home value

$110,400

Michigan county median

1.13%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Luce County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Luce County's 1.02% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,126
Savings at 10–15% off
$113–$169
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Luce County vs. Michigan vs. U.S. property tax rates

Luce County1.02%
Michigan county median1.13%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Luce County's effective property tax rate is 1.02%, vs. 1.13% for the median Michigan county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 59th 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 Luce County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Luce 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 $1,121 bill, 10–15% off is $112–$168 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Michigan

Michigan homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Luce 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 Luce County, Michigan?
The median effective property tax rate in Luce County is 1.02%: a median annual bill of $1,121 on a median home value of $110,400. That's the 59th-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 Luce County?
The median Luce County property tax bill is $1,121 a year, about $93 a month, compared with a Michigan county median of $1,916.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Luce County?
The deadline to appeal in Luce County is March Board of Review. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Luce County a high property tax area?
Luce County's 1.02% effective rate is below the Michigan county median of 1.13% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 59th-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Luce County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Mackinac County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,719

Schoolcraft County

Rate: 1.09%

Median bill: $1,348

Chippewa County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $1,972

Alger County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $1,652

Charlevoix County

Rate: 0.99%

Median bill: $2,408

Emmet County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $2,492

Delta County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $1,658

Cheboygan County

Rate: 0.93%

Median bill: $1,625

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