Bay County
Bay County, Michigan
301 Washington Avenue Suite 202
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Tel: 989-894-8123
County Website: Bay county
Assessor Website: Bay county assessor
Bay County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documentation, such as property tax bills, property deeds, and any evidence of property value, like a recent home appraisal. https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/treasurer/property-taxes/assessment-information
- Contact your county's tax assessor's office to inquire about the process for appealing property taxes.
- Fill out the appropriate forms and submit them along with any supporting documentation to the tax assessor's office.
- Attend a hearing with the county's Board of Review, where you will present your case for a reduced property tax assessment. https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/treasurer/property-taxes/board-of-review
- If the Board of Review denies your appeal, you can file an appeal with the Michigan Tax Tribunal. https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
URLs
- https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/treasurer/property-taxes/assessment-information
- https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/treasurer/property-taxes/board-of-review
- https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Bay county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Bay county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Bay county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Bay county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Bay county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Bay county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Bay county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Bay county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Bay county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Bay County
Homes in Bay county have a median home value of $106,671.
Bay county home values are ranked 69 out of 83 counties in the state of Michigan for median home price. The average median home value in Michigan is $126,319. Ontonagon county has the lowest median price at $73,407. Leelanau county has the highest median price at $288,641.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Bay county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-18%.
The median household income in Bay county is $48,290.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Bay county's median household income is lower than the state of Michigan's average median household income of $53,504 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Bay county's population has decreased from 111,723 in 1990 to 103,856 in 2020, a decrease of -7% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Michigan's population has grown from 9,295,287 in 1990 to 10,077,331 in 2020, an increase of 8.4% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Bay county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Michigan and the United States.
Bay County Michigan Cities
Auburn, Bay City, Bentley, Essexville, Kawkawlin, Linwood, Munger, Pinconning, University Cente
Bay County Michigan Zipcodes
48611 / 48613 / 48631 / 48634 / 48650 / 48706 / 48708 / 48732 / 48747 /
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