Michigan property tax rates by county
Michigan · #14 of 52 · 83 counties
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. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $231,600 home, the Michigan median: about $4,241 a year in Ingham County (1.83%) versus $1,575 in Leelanau County (0.68%) — $2,666 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Michigan residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County#2 of 83 | 1.63% | $2,904 | 4.8% |
| Oakland County#16 of 83 | 1.27% | $4,371 | 4.5% |
| Macomb County#11 of 83 | 1.40% | $3,404 | 4.4% |
| Kent County#39 of 83 | 1.11% | $3,217 | 3.9% |
| Genesee County#12 of 83 | 1.36% | $2,487 | 4.0% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Ingham CountyMedian home value $198,800
- Wayne CountyMedian home value $178,500
- Washtenaw CountyMedian home value $374,100
- Saginaw CountyMedian home value $152,800
- Bay CountyMedian home value $152,200
- Midland CountyMedian home value $195,400
- Calhoun CountyMedian home value $162,800
- Kalamazoo CountyMedian home value $241,800
- Gogebic CountyMedian home value $107,200
- Eaton CountyMedian home value $216,900
- Macomb CountyMedian home value $243,900
- Genesee CountyMedian home value $182,400
- Iron CountyMedian home value $109,100
- Isabella CountyMedian home value $170,400
- Shiawassee CountyMedian home value $171,600
- Oakland CountyMedian home value $343,600
- Lenawee CountyMedian home value $196,800
- Dickinson CountyMedian home value $153,300
- Chippewa CountyMedian home value $161,900
- Jackson CountyMedian home value $193,700
- Gratiot CountyMedian home value $147,500
- Van Buren CountyMedian home value $206,500
- Clinton CountyMedian home value $259,500
- Baraga CountyMedian home value $138,100
- Tuscola CountyMedian home value $149,500
- Huron CountyMedian home value $154,300
- Muskegon CountyMedian home value $198,300
- Houghton CountyMedian home value $159,900
- Ontonagon CountyMedian home value $111,700
- Monroe CountyMedian home value $228,900
- Branch CountyMedian home value $162,500
- Gladwin CountyMedian home value $162,300
- St. Clair CountyMedian home value $224,600
- Arenac CountyMedian home value $150,600
- Wexford CountyMedian home value $170,400
- Delta CountyMedian home value $157,100
- Ionia CountyMedian home value $198,500
- Clare CountyMedian home value $133,800
- Kent CountyMedian home value $289,900
- Newaygo CountyMedian home value $186,700
- St. Joseph CountyMedian home value $178,300
- Lake CountyMedian home value $133,900
- Berrien CountyMedian home value $224,300
- Allegan CountyMedian home value $267,100
- Mackinac CountyMedian home value $174,500
- Alpena CountyMedian home value $153,900
- Crawford CountyMedian home value $163,000
- Mason CountyMedian home value $219,600
- Barry CountyMedian home value $264,100
- Manistee CountyMedian home value $182,200
- Ottawa CountyMedian home value $323,400
- Osceola CountyMedian home value $155,400
- Menominee CountyMedian home value $151,800
- Montcalm CountyMedian home value $185,500
- Roscommon CountyMedian home value $158,700
- Oceana CountyMedian home value $190,100
- Keweenaw CountyMedian home value $169,800
- Mecosta CountyMedian home value $178,900
- Schoolcraft CountyMedian home value $141,800
- Hillsdale CountyMedian home value $176,100
- Missaukee CountyMedian home value $170,400
- Luce CountyMedian home value $112,000
- Marquette CountyMedian home value $216,500
- Cass CountyMedian home value $218,000
- Livingston CountyMedian home value $356,800
- Iosco CountyMedian home value $142,200
- Presque Isle CountyMedian home value $151,300
- Ogemaw CountyMedian home value $154,900
- Alger CountyMedian home value $176,200
- Oscoda CountyMedian home value $125,500
- Lapeer CountyMedian home value $239,000
- Sanilac CountyMedian home value $168,300
- Charlevoix CountyMedian home value $276,800
- Grand Traverse CountyMedian home value $339,400
- Cheboygan CountyMedian home value $192,500
- Kalkaska CountyMedian home value $188,900
- Montmorency CountyMedian home value $158,600
- Antrim CountyMedian home value $255,500
- Emmet CountyMedian home value $315,700
- Alcona CountyMedian home value $162,800
- Otsego CountyMedian home value $219,700
- Benzie CountyMedian home value $285,700
- Leelanau CountyMedian home value $458,400
When it's due in Michigan
All states| Summer tax | Due Sep 14 Late from 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 from Feb 15 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | summer 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 window | March 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.
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.