Lenawee County
Lenawee County, Michigan
301 N Main Street
Adrian, Michigan 49221
Tel: 517-264-4599
Lenawee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Reach out to the Lenawee County Equalization Department and ask about the appeals process. Check out their website here: https://www.lenawee.mi.us/
- Gather all the necessary documents, such as property assessment records and comparable property sales data, to support your appeal.
- File a written appeal with the Lenawee County Board of Review, who will hear and decide on your property tax appeal. You can find the Board of Review's meeting dates and forms on their website: https://www.lenawee.mi.us/
- Show up to the hearing and present your case, along with the documentation you gathered.
- Wait for a decision from the Board of Review. If it's not what you hoped for, you can appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal: https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43857_43858_43859-268548--,00.html
- If you choose to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, you'll need to fill out an appeal form and pay a fee. Then, you'll have the chance to present your case to a hearing officer.
- The Michigan Tax Tribunal will make a final decision and let you know in writing.
URLs
- https://www.lenawee.mi.us/
- https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43857_43858_43859-268548--,00.html
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lenawee county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lenawee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Lenawee county at 517-264-4599 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. Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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 Lenawee 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 Lenawee county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lenawee County
Homes in Lenawee county have a median home value of $140,136.
Lenawee county home values are ranked 33 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, Lenawee county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~7.3%.
The median household income in Lenawee county is $57,314.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Lenawee 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.
Lenawee county's population has grown from 91,476 in 1990 to 99,423 in 2020, an increase of 8.7% 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.
Lenawee 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.
Lenawee County Michigan Cities
Addison, Adrian, Blissfield, Britton, Cement City, Clayton, Clinton, Deerfield, Hudson, Jasper, Manitou Beach, Morenci, Onsted, Palmyra, Riga, Sand Creek, Tecumseh, Tipton, Weston
Lenawee County Michigan Zipcodes
49220 / 49221 / 49228 / 49229 / 49233 / 49235 / 49236 / 49238 / 49247 / 49248 / 49253 / 49256 / 49265 / 49268 / 49276 / 49279 / 49286 / 49287 / 49289 /
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