Jackson County
Jackson County, Michigan
120 W Michigan
Jackson, Michigan 49201
Tel: 517-788-4345
Fax: 517-788-4689
County Website: Jackson county
Assessor Website: Jackson county assessor
Jackson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documentation. This may include property tax bills, appraisals, and any other relevant information that demonstrates the value of your property.
- Determine the grounds for your appeal. This may include issues such as an error in the property's assessment, a change in the property's value since the last assessment, or a change in the property's use.
- Contact the Jackson County Equalization Department to determine the correct procedure for filing an appeal. You can find their contact information at the following website: https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/department/equalization/
- File your appeal with the Jackson County Equalization Department. You may be able to do this in person, by mail, or online, depending on the county's procedures.
- Attend any required hearings or meetings related to your appeal. This may include an informal meeting with the assessor or a formal hearing before the county board of appeal and equalization.
- If your appeal is denied, you may have the option to appeal the decision to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Information on how to do this can be found at the following website: https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
- If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, you may be able to appeal the decision to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Information on how to do this can be found at the following website: https://courts.mi.gov/appellatecourts/coa/Pages/default.aspx
URLs
- https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/department/equalization/
- https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
- https://courts.mi.gov/appellatecourts/coa/Pages/default.aspx
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Jackson county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Jackson county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Jackson 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. Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Jackson County
Homes in Jackson county have a median home value of $136,730.
Jackson county home values are ranked 34 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, Jackson county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~4.7%.
The median household income in Jackson county is $54,511.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Jackson 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.
Jackson county's population has grown from 149,756 in 1990 to 160,366 in 2020, an increase of 7.1% 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.
Jackson county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Michigan and the United States.
Jackson County Michigan Cities
Brooklyn, Clarklake, Concord, Grass Lake, Hanover, Horton, Jackson, Michigan Center, Munith, Norvell, Parma, Pleasant Lake, Rives Junction, Spring Arbor, Springport
Jackson County Michigan Zipcodes
49201 / 49202 / 49203 / 49230 / 49234 / 49237 / 49240 / 49241 / 49246 / 49254 / 49259 / 49263 / 49269 / 49272 / 49277 / 49283 / 49284 /
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