Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Antrim County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Antrim County

Property taxes in Antrim County are determined by two primary factors: the Taxable Value of your property and the local millage rates. The assessment process begins with your local township or city assessor, who determines the State Equalized Value (SEV) based on market analysis. By law, the Taxable Value cannot exceed the SEV and is capped by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is lower, unless there has been a transfer of ownership.

Once the Taxable Value is established, it is multiplied by the local millage rate. One mill represents $1 of tax for every $1,000 of Taxable Value. These rates are a composite of taxes levied by the county, local townships, schools, and the state education tax. Because millage rates vary significantly depending on your specific school district and municipality, your final tax bill will be unique to your exact property location.

Available Exemptions

Michigan law provides several exemptions to help reduce the tax burden for qualifying homeowners. These exemptions are intended to ensure that property taxes remain equitable across different demographics:

• Principal Residence Exemption (PRE): Commonly known as the "Homestead" exemption, this removes your property from local school operating taxes if the home is your primary residence.
• Disabled Veterans Exemption: Veterans who have been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service may be eligible for a 100% exemption on property taxes.
• Poverty Exemption: Homeowners who meet specific income and asset guidelines set by their local Board of Review may qualify for a reduction or full exemption of their property taxes.
• Senior Citizen and Disability Deferments: While not an exemption from the tax itself, certain seniors and individuals with disabilities may qualify to defer the payment of their summer property taxes until the following February without penalty.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Property taxes in Antrim County are typically billed in two cycles. Summer taxes are generally levied on July 1 and are payable without penalty through September 14. Winter taxes are levied on December 1 and are payable without penalty through February 14. If these dates fall on a weekend, the deadline is typically extended to the next business day.

Failure to pay by the due dates will result in the assessment of interest and penalties. If taxes remain unpaid into the following year, the property is considered delinquent and is turned over to the Antrim County Treasurer for collection, which may eventually lead to foreclosure proceedings.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property assessment is inaccurate, you have the right to appeal. The first step is to contact your local assessor's office to discuss the data used for your valuation. If you remain dissatisfied, you must present your case to the local March Board of Review. You must provide evidence, such as recent appraisals or comparable sales, to support your claim that your assessment exceeds market value. If the local Board of Review denies your appeal, you may further appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.