Michigan Property Tax Rates by County
Michigan homeowners pay a median $2,904 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.25% on a median home value of $231,600 — 34% higher than the national median of 0.94%, and the 14th highest of the 50 states and D.C.
Median effective rate
1.25%
U.S.: 0.94%
Median annual tax
$2,904
U.S.: $3,119
Median home value
$231,600
U.S.: $332,700
Share of owner income
3.3%
U.S.: 3.1%
Highest-rate county
Ingham County
1.83% · lowest: Leelanau County (0.68%)
Property tax rates across Michigan
Property tax in every Michigan county
Median effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value (Census ACS 2020-2024). Click a column to sort.
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Share of income | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham County | 1.83% | $3,640 | $198,800 | 4.0% | 69,627 |
| Wayne County | 1.63% | $2,904 | $178,500 | 3.7% | 453,652 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.52% | $5,678 | $374,100 | 4.6% | 92,768 |
| Saginaw County | 1.50% | $2,284 | $152,800 | 3.2% | 57,770 |
| Bay County | 1.49% | $2,271 | $152,200 | 3.1% | 34,745 |
| Midland County | 1.47% | $2,875 | $195,400 | 3.2% | 27,322 |
| Calhoun County | 1.46% | $2,368 | $162,800 | 3.2% | 38,747 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.45% | $3,498 | $241,800 | 3.6% | 69,106 |
| Gogebic County | 1.43% | $1,535 | $107,200 | 2.6% | 5,660 |
| Eaton County | 1.41% | $3,067 | $216,900 | 3.3% | 33,694 |
| Macomb County | 1.40% | $3,404 | $243,900 | 3.7% | 269,056 |
| Genesee County | 1.36% | $2,487 | $182,400 | 3.3% | 118,363 |
| Iron County | 1.34% | $1,467 | $109,100 | 2.4% | 4,687 |
| Isabella County | 1.34% | $2,276 | $170,400 | 3.0% | 15,406 |
| Shiawassee County | 1.31% | $2,251 | $171,600 | 2.9% | 22,536 |
| Oakland County | 1.27% | $4,371 | $343,600 | 3.7% | 385,500 |
| Lenawee County | 1.27% | $2,492 | $196,800 | 3.1% | 30,924 |
| Dickinson County | 1.26% | $1,940 | $153,300 | 2.7% | 9,805 |
| Chippewa County | 1.26% | $2,038 | $161,900 | 2.7% | 10,564 |
| Jackson County | 1.26% | $2,432 | $193,700 | 3.1% | 46,927 |
| Gratiot County | 1.24% | $1,826 | $147,500 | 2.5% | 11,651 |
| Van Buren County | 1.23% | $2,536 | $206,500 | 3.2% | 24,671 |
| Clinton County | 1.23% | $3,185 | $259,500 | 3.2% | 26,005 |
| Baraga County | 1.22% | $1,679 | $138,100 | 2.6% | 2,695 |
| Tuscola County | 1.21% | $1,812 | $149,500 | 2.7% | 18,577 |
| Huron County | 1.19% | $1,829 | $154,300 | 2.8% | 11,577 |
| Muskegon County | 1.18% | $2,348 | $198,300 | 3.1% | 52,871 |
| Houghton County | 1.16% | $1,858 | $159,900 | 2.4% | 10,271 |
| Ontonagon County | 1.16% | $1,294 | $111,700 | 2.2% | 2,742 |
| Monroe County | 1.16% | $2,648 | $228,900 | 3.0% | 51,502 |
| Branch County | 1.16% | $1,879 | $162,500 | 2.6% | 13,131 |
| Gladwin County | 1.15% | $1,867 | $162,300 | 3.0% | 9,710 |
| St. Clair County | 1.14% | $2,562 | $224,600 | 3.1% | 54,782 |
| Arenac County | 1.13% | $1,707 | $150,600 | 2.7% | 5,651 |
| Wexford County | 1.13% | $1,927 | $170,400 | 2.7% | 11,079 |
| Delta County | 1.13% | $1,771 | $157,100 | 2.7% | 13,098 |
| Ionia County | 1.13% | $2,237 | $198,500 | 2.6% | 18,052 |
| Clare County | 1.11% | $1,489 | $133,800 | 2.8% | 10,878 |
| Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 | $289,900 | 3.2% | 180,482 |
| Newaygo County | 1.10% | $2,055 | $186,700 | 3.0% | 17,007 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.10% | $1,959 | $178,300 | 2.6% | 17,980 |
| Lake County | 1.09% | $1,456 | $133,900 | 2.7% | 4,255 |
| Berrien County | 1.08% | $2,429 | $224,300 | 3.0% | 46,611 |
| Allegan County | 1.08% | $2,884 | $267,100 | 3.3% | 39,772 |
| Mackinac County | 1.07% | $1,863 | $174,500 | 2.7% | 4,049 |
| Alpena County | 1.06% | $1,639 | $153,900 | 2.6% | 10,415 |
| Crawford County | 1.06% | $1,734 | $163,000 | 2.6% | 4,962 |
| Mason County | 1.06% | $2,334 | $219,600 | 3.1% | 10,025 |
| Barry County | 1.05% | $2,769 | $264,100 | 3.3% | 21,374 |
| Manistee County | 1.04% | $1,898 | $182,200 | 2.7% | 9,057 |
| Ottawa County | 1.02% | $3,313 | $323,400 | 3.2% | 88,248 |
| Osceola County | 1.02% | $1,584 | $155,400 | 2.5% | 7,831 |
| Menominee County | 1.01% | $1,537 | $151,800 | 2.4% | 8,359 |
| Montcalm County | 1.01% | $1,876 | $185,500 | 2.5% | 20,380 |
| Roscommon County | 1.01% | $1,604 | $158,700 | 2.6% | 9,893 |
| Oceana County | 1.01% | $1,914 | $190,100 | 2.7% | 8,799 |
| Keweenaw County | 0.99% | $1,689 | $169,800 | 3.1% | 1,029 |
| Mecosta County | 0.99% | $1,778 | $178,900 | 2.5% | 12,851 |
| Schoolcraft County | 0.99% | $1,407 | $141,800 | 2.2% | 3,370 |
| Hillsdale County | 0.99% | $1,738 | $176,100 | 2.4% | 14,647 |
| Missaukee County | 0.98% | $1,675 | $170,400 | 2.3% | 5,015 |
| Luce County | 0.98% | $1,097 | $112,000 | 1.7% | 2,027 |
| Marquette County | 0.97% | $2,109 | $216,500 | 2.5% | 19,679 |
| Cass County | 0.97% | $2,116 | $218,000 | 2.7% | 17,314 |
| Livingston County | 0.97% | $3,454 | $356,800 | 3.1% | 66,404 |
| Iosco County | 0.96% | $1,359 | $142,200 | 2.5% | 9,613 |
| Presque Isle County | 0.95% | $1,432 | $151,300 | 2.2% | 5,905 |
| Ogemaw County | 0.94% | $1,464 | $154,900 | 2.4% | 7,844 |
| Alger County | 0.94% | $1,656 | $176,200 | 2.6% | 3,047 |
| Oscoda County | 0.94% | $1,177 | $125,500 | 2.2% | 3,305 |
| Lapeer County | 0.92% | $2,202 | $239,000 | 2.6% | 29,974 |
| Sanilac County | 0.90% | $1,520 | $168,300 | 2.3% | 14,465 |
| Charlevoix County | 0.90% | $2,493 | $276,800 | 2.9% | 10,242 |
| Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $3,010 | $339,400 | 3.2% | 31,090 |
| Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $1,704 | $192,500 | 2.5% | 9,556 |
| Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $1,646 | $188,900 | 2.3% | 6,868 |
| Montmorency County | 0.86% | $1,364 | $158,600 | 2.6% | 4,326 |
| Antrim County | 0.84% | $2,157 | $255,500 | 2.8% | 9,587 |
| Emmet County | 0.83% | $2,634 | $315,700 | 2.9% | 11,702 |
| Alcona County | 0.82% | $1,341 | $162,800 | 2.2% | 4,755 |
| Otsego County | 0.80% | $1,755 | $219,700 | 2.2% | 8,673 |
| Benzie County | 0.79% | $2,262 | $285,700 | 2.8% | 6,764 |
| Leelanau County | 0.68% | $3,118 | $458,400 | 3.0% | 8,837 |
Highest and lowest
Rates are highest in Ingham County (1.83%), Wayne County (1.63%) and Washtenaw County (1.52%) and lowest in Leelanau County (0.68%), Benzie County (0.79%) and Otsego County (0.80%). In the largest counties — Wayne County (1.63%), Oakland County (1.27%), Macomb County (1.40%), Kent County (1.11%), Genesee County (1.36%) — the median bill ranges from $2,487 to $4,371.
Property tax and income in Michigan
The median bill takes 3.3% of the median owner household's income in Michigan, against 3.1% nationally. Among counties with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes, the burden is heaviest in Washtenaw County (4.6%), Ingham County (4.0%), Macomb County (3.7%).
Michigan property tax estimate
Starts at the median home value (Census 2020–2024).
Estimated annual property tax
— Property tax at different home values in Michigan
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Monthly (estimated annual tax) |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,254 | $105 |
| $150,000 | $1,881 | $157 |
| $200,000 | $2,508 | $209 |
| $250,000 | $3,135 | $261 |
| $300,000 | $3,762 | $314 |
| $400,000 | $5,016 | $418 |
| $500,000 | $6,270 | $523 |
Based on the median effective rate in Michigan (1.25%).
How property tax works in Michigan
- Two values:assessors set a state equalized value (SEV) at 50% of market value, but you are taxed on the taxable value, which can rise each year by no more than inflation or 5%, whichever is less (2.7% for 2026).
- Uncapping:when a home is sold, its taxable value resets to the SEV the next year — so new buyers often pay much more than the previous owner.
- Principal residence exemption:a home you own and live in is exempt from up to 18 mills of local school operating tax. File Form 2368 with the local assessor.
- Homestead property tax credit:an income tax credit of up to $1,900 for homeowners and renters with total household resources up to $71,500 and a home with taxable value up to $165,400 (2025 tax year).
- When it's due:most communities send a summer bill (July 1) and a winter bill (December 1); due dates vary by city or township.
Key property tax dates in Michigan
- December 31Tax day: property is valued as of this date.
- FebruaryAssessment notices are mailed.
- MarchMarch Board of Review hears appeals.
- July 1Summer tax bills are issued.
- December 1Winter tax bills are issued.
Statewide deadlines; if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday it moves to the next business day. Check the county office for local hearing dates.
How to lower your property tax in Michigan
- Make sure the principal residence exemption is on your bill — without it you pay up to 18 extra mills. File Form 2368 by June 1 for the summer levy or November 1 for the winter levy.
- Appeal to the March Board of Review if your assessment is too high; assessment notices arrive in February and the board meets in March.
- Claim the homestead property tax credit on your Michigan income tax return (MI-1040CR) if your household resources are under the limit.
- Check the taxable value, not just the SEV — only the taxable value determines your bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average property tax in Michigan?
The median homeowner in Michigan pays $2,904 a year, 1.25% of a median home value of $231,600 and about 3.3% of the median owner household income of $87,130.
Which Michigan county has the highest property tax rate?
Ingham County (1.83%), followed by Wayne County (1.63%) and Washtenaw County (1.52%), by median effective rate.
Which Michigan county has the lowest property tax rate?
Leelanau County (0.68%), followed by Benzie County (0.79%) and Otsego County (0.80%).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Michigan?
At the statewide median effective rate of 1.25%, about $3,762 a year ($314 a month). Depending on the county it ranges from $2,040 to $5,493.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25103, B25077, B25003).
- Methodology