CountyTax

Michigan property tax rates by county

Michigan · #14 of 52 · 83 counties

1.25%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $2,904 · median home value $231,600

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Summer tax due Sep 14, Winter tax due Feb 14.

When it's due in Michigan

All states
Summer tax
Due Sep 14
Late after Sep 15 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Winter tax
Due Feb 14
Late after Feb 15 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penaltysummer taxes incur 1% interest/mo after Sept 14; winter taxes incur 3% late penalty after Feb 14; on March 1, unpaid taxes go to county with 4% property tax administration fee + 1%/month interest (MCL 211.78a)
Appeal windowMarch Board of Review (begins Tuesday after first Monday in March) (MCL 211.30); Michigan Tax Tribunal appeal by July 31

Two seasonal tax bills: Summer tax due July 1, payable through Sept 14 without penalty; Winter tax due Dec 1, payable through Feb 14 without penalty. Returned delinquent to county March 1. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, two seasonal collections (summer & winter). Source: MCL 211.44, MCL 211.78a, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.