MichiganMI
Effective tax rate
1.31%
Median home value
$218,400
Median annual tax
$2,861
National rank
#14
Counties
83
Counties in Michigan
Houghton County
1.46%Median value: $226,343
Iron County
1.46%Median value: $289,734
Keweenaw County
1.46%Median value: $178,405
Menominee County
1.46%Median value: $241,796
Ontonagon County
1.46%Median value: $305,187
Barry County
1.46%Median value: $193,858
Cass County
1.46%Median value: $257,249
St. Joseph County
1.46%Median value: $145,920
Montmorency County
1.45%Median value: $291,312
Oscoda County
1.45%Median value: $179,983
Chippewa County
1.45%Median value: $243,374
Luce County
1.45%Median value: $132,045
Mackinac County
1.45%Median value: $195,436
Schoolcraft County
1.45%Median value: $258,827
Alger County
1.45%Median value: $147,498
Baraga County
1.45%Median value: $210,890
Dickinson County
1.45%Median value: $274,281
Gogebic County
1.45%Median value: $162,952
Benzie County
1.44%Median value: $292,891
Leelanau County
1.44%Median value: $181,562
Antrim County
1.44%Median value: $244,953
Otsego County
1.44%Median value: $133,624
Crawford County
1.44%Median value: $197,015
Kalkaska County
1.44%Median value: $260,406
Missaukee County
1.44%Median value: $149,077
Osceola County
1.44%Median value: $212,468
Lake County
1.44%Median value: $275,859
Alcona County
1.44%Median value: $164,530
Presque Isle County
1.44%Median value: $227,921
Iosco County
1.43%Median value: $294,469
Ogemaw County
1.43%Median value: $183,140
Roscommon County
1.43%Median value: $246,531
Clare County
1.43%Median value: $135,202
Gladwin County
1.43%Median value: $198,593
Arenac County
1.43%Median value: $261,984
Huron County
1.43%Median value: $150,655
Sanilac County
1.43%Median value: $214,046
Oceana County
1.43%Median value: $277,438
Mason County
1.43%Median value: $166,109
Manistee County
1.43%Median value: $229,500
Lapeer County
1.42%Median value: $296,048
Montcalm County
1.42%Median value: $184,719
Mecosta County
1.42%Median value: $248,110
Wexford County
1.42%Median value: $136,781
Grand Traverse County
1.42%Median value: $200,172
Marquette County
1.42%Median value: $263,563
Delta County
1.42%Median value: $152,234
Emmet County
1.42%Median value: $215,625
Charlevoix County
1.42%Median value: $279,016
Cheboygan County
1.42%Median value: $167,687
Alpena County
1.42%Median value: $231,078
Lenawee County
1.41%Median value: $186,297
Shiawassee County
1.41%Median value: $249,688
Tuscola County
1.41%Median value: $138,359
Gratiot County
1.41%Median value: $201,750
Ionia County
1.41%Median value: $265,141
Clinton County
1.41%Median value: $153,812
Newaygo County
1.41%Median value: $217,203
Van Buren County
1.41%Median value: $280,594
Branch County
1.41%Median value: $169,266
Hillsdale County
1.41%Median value: $232,657
St. Clair County
1.40%Median value: $187,876
Livingston County
1.40%Median value: $251,267
Monroe County
1.40%Median value: $139,938
Jackson County
1.40%Median value: $203,329
Berrien County
1.40%Median value: $266,720
Calhoun County
1.40%Median value: $155,391
Allegan County
1.40%Median value: $218,782
Bay County
1.40%Median value: $282,173
Eaton County
1.40%Median value: $170,844
Midland County
1.40%Median value: $234,235
Isabella County
1.40%Median value: $297,626
Ingham County
1.39%Median value: $189,454
Wayne County
1.39%Median value: $252,845
Oakland County
1.39%Median value: $141,516
Macomb County
1.39%Median value: $204,907
Kent County
1.39%Median value: $268,298
Genesee County
1.39%Median value: $156,969
Washtenaw County
1.39%Median value: $220,360
Ottawa County
1.39%Median value: $283,751
Kalamazoo County
1.39%Median value: $172,422
Saginaw County
1.39%Median value: $235,814
Muskegon County
1.39%Median value: $299,205
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Michigan has an effective property tax rate of 1.31%, ranking #14 highest in the nation. The median home value is $218,400, and the median annual property tax payment is $2,861.
Property taxes in Michigan are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.
Property tax exemptions in Michigan
Michigan offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Michigan?
Michigan has an effective property tax rate of 1.31%, ranking #14 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $2,861 on a $218,400 home.
How does Michigan property tax compare to the national average?
The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Michigan's rate of 1.31% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Michigan pay more relative to their home values.
Which county in Michigan has the highest property tax?
Houghton County has the highest effective property tax rate in Michigan at 1.46%.
Which county in Michigan has the lowest property tax?
Muskegon County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Michigan at 1.39%.
What property tax exemptions are available in Michigan?
Michigan offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.