Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Michigan
315 W Green St
Marshall, Michigan 49068
Tel: 269-781-0730
County Website: Calhoun county
Calhoun County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Determine if you are eligible to appeal. In Michigan, property owners can appeal their property tax assessment if they believe it is incorrect.
- Gather evidence to support your appeal. This can include comparable sales data, property appraisals, and other documentation that supports your claim that your assessment is too high.
- Contact the Calhoun County Equalization Department. You can find contact information for the Equalization Department on the Calhoun County website (https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/).
- Request a property tax assessment review. You can do this in person, by phone, or in writing.
- Attend the assessment review hearing. You will have the opportunity to present your evidence and make your case for a lower assessment.
- If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the review, you can appeal the decision to the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners. Information on how to do this can be found on the Calhoun County website (https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/).
- If you are still not satisfied with the outcome of your appeal, you can file a lawsuit in circuit court. You may want to consider consulting with an attorney before pursuing this option.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Calhoun county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Calhoun county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Calhoun county at 269-781-0730 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Calhoun County
Homes in Calhoun county have a median home value of $114,463.
Calhoun county home values are ranked 56 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, Calhoun county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-12%.
The median household income in Calhoun county is $50,219.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Calhoun 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.
Calhoun county's population has decreased from 135,982 in 1990 to 134,310 in 2020, a decrease of -1.2% 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.
Calhoun county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Michigan and the United States.
Calhoun County Michigan Cities
Albion, Athens, Battle Creek, Burlington, Ceresco, East Leroy, Homer, Marshall, Tekonsha
Calhoun County Michigan Zipcodes
49011 / 49015 / 49016 / 49017 / 49029 / 49033 / 49051 / 49068 / 49092 / 49224 / 49245 /
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