Grand Traverse County, Michigan

400 Boardman Avenue
Traverse City, Michigan 49684

Tel: 231-922-4450
Fax: 231-922-4479

County Website: Grand Traverse county
Assessor Website: Grand Traverse county assessor

Grand Traverse County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Take a look at your property tax bill and make sure everything is accurate. https://www.grandtraverse.org/departments/equalization/property-tax-appeals
Reach out to your local county assessor's office and ask about the appeals process, and any questions you have.
Collect any necessary documentation, such as recent property appraisals or sales data, to support your case.
Fill out the required forms and submit them on or before the deadline. https://www.grandtraverse.org/departments/equalization/property-tax-appeals/forms-and-documents
Attend any scheduled hearings or meetings with the county Board of Review or other officials.
If the appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal to the state level.
Keep records of all correspondence and documentation throughout the process.

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Grand Traverse county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Grand Traverse county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Grand Traverse 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. Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Grand Traverse County

Homes in Grand Traverse county have a median home value of $225,797.

Grand Traverse county home values are ranked 5 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, Grand Traverse county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~73%.

Michigan Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Grand Traverse county is $66,457.

Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Grand Traverse county's median household income is higher than the state of Michigan's average median household income of $53,504 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.

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Grand Traverse county's population has grown from 64,273 in 1990 to 95,238 in 2020, an increase of 48% 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.

Grand Traverse county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Michigan and the United States.

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Grand Traverse County Michigan Cities

Grawn, Interlochen, Kingsley, Mayfield, Traverse City, Williamsburg

Grand Traverse County Michigan Zipcodes

49637 / 49643 / 49649 / 49666 / 49684 / 49690 /

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