Osceola County, MI Property Taxes (2026)

Osceola County owners pay a median of $1,478 a year on a median home value of $139,600, an effective rate of 1.06%. That's the 54th-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%

54th highest of 83 in MI

Median annual bill

$1,478

~$123/month

Median home value

$139,600

Michigan county median

1.13%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Osceola County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,480
Savings at 10–15% off
$148–$222
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Osceola County vs. Michigan vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Osceola 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 54th 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 Osceola County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Osceola 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 $1,478 bill, 10–15% off is $148–$222 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Michigan

Michigan homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Osceola 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 Osceola County, Michigan?
The median effective property tax rate in Osceola County is 1.06%: a median annual bill of $1,478 on a median home value of $139,600. That's the 54th-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 Osceola County?
The median Osceola County property tax bill is $1,478 a year, about $123 a month, compared with a Michigan county median of $1,916.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Osceola County?
The deadline to appeal in Osceola County is March Board of Review. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Osceola County a high property tax area?
Osceola 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 54th-highest rate of 83 Michigan counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Osceola County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Clare County

Rate: 1.18%

Median bill: $1,387

Lake County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $1,413

Mecosta County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $1,692

Missaukee County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $1,600

Wexford County

Rate: 1.17%

Median bill: $1,868

Isabella County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $2,180

Newaygo County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $2,052

Roscommon County

Rate: 1.05%

Median bill: $1,552

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