Midland County
Midland County, Michigan
333 W Ellsworth Street
Midland, Michigan 48640
Tel: 989-837-3334
County Website: Midland county
Assessor Website: Midland county assessor
Midland County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all relevant documents, including your property tax bill and any evidence of property value, such as a recent appraisal or property listing.
- Visit the Midland County Equalization Department website at https://www.co.midland.mi.us/equalization/index.asp to find information on the appeals process and the schedule of Board of Review meetings.
- Complete the property tax appeal application form, which can be found on the website or obtained from the Equalization Department office.
- Submit your completed application, along with any supporting documents, to the Equalization Department by the deadline specified on the website or in the application instructions.
- Attend the Board of Review meeting to present your case and answer any questions the board may have.
- If your appeal is denied, you may further appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal at https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
- If your appeal is still denied, you can appeal to the circuit court in the county where your property is located.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Midland county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Midland county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Midland 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. Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland 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 Midland county Michigan tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Midland County
Homes in Midland county have a median home value of $144,833.
Midland county home values are ranked 26 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, Midland county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~11%.
The median household income in Midland county is $64,078.
Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, Midland 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.
Midland county's population has grown from 75,651 in 1990 to 83,494 in 2020, an increase of 10% 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.
Midland 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.
Midland County Michigan Cities
Coleman, Edenville, Hope, Midland, Sanford
Midland County Michigan Zipcodes
48618 / 48620 / 48628 / 48640 / 48642 / 48657 /
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