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Michigan Property Tax Calculator

Michigan homeowners pay a median $2,904 a year in property tax, 1.25% of a median $231,600 home: the 14th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.

At an effective rate of 1.25%, a $231,600 home pays about $2,904 a year in property tax, $242 a month.

Property tax a year
$2,904
A month (for escrow)
$242
Effective rate on the home
1.25%

Effective property tax rates in Michigan counties

CountyRateMedian taxMedian home value
Ingham County1.83%$3,640$198,800
Wayne County1.63%$2,904$178,500
Washtenaw County1.52%$5,678$374,100
Saginaw County1.50%$2,284$152,800
Bay County1.49%$2,271$152,200
Midland County1.47%$2,875$195,400
Calhoun County1.46%$2,368$162,800
Kalamazoo County1.45%$3,498$241,800
Eaton County1.41%$3,067$216,900
Macomb County1.40%$3,404$243,900
Genesee County1.36%$2,487$182,400
Isabella County1.34%$2,276$170,400
Shiawassee County1.31%$2,251$171,600
Oakland County1.27%$4,371$343,600
Lenawee County1.27%$2,492$196,800
Jackson County1.26%$2,432$193,700
Van Buren County1.23%$2,536$206,500
Clinton County1.23%$3,185$259,500
Tuscola County1.21%$1,812$149,500
Muskegon County1.18%$2,348$198,300
Monroe County1.16%$2,648$228,900
St. Clair County1.14%$2,562$224,600
Ionia County1.13%$2,237$198,500
Kent County1.11%$3,217$289,900
Newaygo County1.10%$2,055$186,700
St. Joseph County1.10%$1,959$178,300
Berrien County1.08%$2,429$224,300
Allegan County1.08%$2,884$267,100
Barry County1.05%$2,769$264,100
Ottawa County1.02%$3,313$323,400
Montcalm County1.01%$1,876$185,500
Marquette County0.97%$2,109$216,500
Cass County0.97%$2,116$218,000
Livingston County0.97%$3,454$356,800
Lapeer County0.92%$2,202$239,000
Grand Traverse County0.89%$3,010$339,400

Property tax in Michigan by home value, at 1.25%

Home valueA yearA month
$200,000$2,508$209
$300,000$3,762$314
$400,000$5,016$418
$500,000$6,270$523
$750,000$9,405$784
$1,000,000$12,540$1,045

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Michigan, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Michigan's median home value and rate.

What it assumes

  • Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
  • Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Michigan?

The effective rate is 1.25%: homeowners pay a median $2,904 a year on a median $231,600 home, above the national 0.94%.

How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Michigan?

About $3,762 a year at Michigan's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.89% in Grand Traverse County to 1.83% in Ingham County.

Do Michigan homeowners with a mortgage pay more?

Owners with a mortgage report a median $3,152, against $2,593 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.

Where can I check my Michigan property tax bill?

Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.

Property tax by county in Michigan

Related calculators

  • Property Tax CalculatorWhat a home costs in property tax a year, from its value and the effective rate where you live. The national median is $3,119 a year, 0.94% of a median $332,700 home.
  • Michigan Mortgage CalculatorYour monthly mortgage payment in Michigan, with Michigan's effective property tax rate (1.25%) built in, at this week's average rate. The calculator starts at the state's median home value, $231,600.
  • Home Affordability CalculatorThe home price your income supports under the 28/36 guideline lenders use, counting your other debts, down payment, taxes and insurance, at this week's average rate.

Sources

Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.