Kent County
Kent County, Michigan
300 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Tel: 616-632-7640
Fax: 616-632-7645
County Website: Kent county
Assessor Website: Kent county assessor
Kent County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Plan ahead by speaking with your local assessor about your concerns
- If your value is too high, verify facts then pursue a correction
- You may appeal in person or through an agent
- If you choose to use an agent, provide that person with a written document authorizing their right to appeal on your behalf
- You may appeal in writing (you do not have to appear personally or through an agent) if you do not reside in the jurisdiction in which the property being appealed is located.
- If your appeal involves complicated issues, it is wise to submit materials a week or more in advance of your appeal date so that the assessor will have a chance to review the information.
- For more information about the appeal process, contact the county assessor at (616) 632-7520
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kent county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Kent county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Kent 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. Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Kent County
Homes in Kent county have a median home value of $187,364.
Kent county home values are ranked 9 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, Kent county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~43%.
The median household income in Kent county is $65,722.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Kent 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.
Kent county's population has grown from 500,631 in 1990 to 657,974 in 2020, an increase of 31% 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.
Kent county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Michigan and less than the population change for United States.
Kent County Michigan Cities
Ada, Alto, Belmont, Byron Center, Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Dutton, Gowen, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kent City, Kentwood, Lowell, Rockford, Sand Lake, Sparta, Walker, Wyoming
Kent County Michigan Zipcodes
49301 / 49302 / 49306 / 49315 / 49316 / 49319 / 49321 / 49326 / 49330 / 49331 / 49341 / 49343 / 49345 / 49418 / 49503 / 49504 / 49505 / 49506 / 49507 / 49508 / 49509 / 49512 / 49546 / 49548 /
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