St. Clair County

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St. Clair County, Michigan

547 N. Carney Drive
St. Clair, Michigan 48079

Tel: 810-329-7121
Fax: 810-329-7997

County Website: St. Clair county
Assessor Website: St. Clair county assessor

St. Clair County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

1. Collect any relevant documents, like property tax bills and appraisals.
2. Decide on the reason for your appeal, such as an error in the property's assessment or a change in value.
3. Reach out to the St. Clair County Equalization Department to find out how to file an appeal. You can find their info here: https://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/Equalization
4. Submit your appeal to the Equalization Department. This could be done in person, by mail, or online.
5. Attend any necessary hearings or meetings about your appeal. These might include an informal meeting with the assessor or a formal hearing before the county board of appeal and equalization.
6. If your appeal is denied, you can try appealing to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. More info on that process can be found here: https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
7. If you're not satisfied with the decision of the Michigan Tax Tribunal, you may be able to appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals. You can find more info on that process here: https://courts.mi.gov/appellatecourts/coa/Pages/default.aspx

URLs

• https://www.stclaircounty.org/Offices/Equalization
• https://www.michigantaxappeals.org/
• https://courts.mi.gov/appellatecourts/coa/Pages/default.aspx

Here's how to lower your property taxes in St. Clair county

Contact the county assessor

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

About St. Clair County

Homes in St. Clair county have a median home value of $161,439.

St. Clair county home values are ranked 19 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, St. Clair county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~24%.

The median household income in St. Clair county is $58,722.

Compared to the state of Michigan and the United States, St. Clair 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.

St. Clair county's population has grown from 145,607 in 1990 to 160,383 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.

St. Clair 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.

St. Clair County Michigan Cities

Berlin, Brockway, Casco, China, Columbus, Cottrellville, Emmett, Fort Gratiot, Grant Township, Greenwood, Harsens Island, Ira, Kimball, Marysville, Mussey, Pearl Beach, Port Huron, Riley, Ruby, Saint Clair, Wales

St. Clair County Michigan Zipcodes

48001 / 48002 / 48006 / 48014 / 48022 / 48023 / 48027 / 48028 / 48032 / 48039 / 48040 / 48041 / 48049 / 48054 / 48059 / 48060 / 48063 / 48064 / 48074 / 48079 / 48097 /

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