Michigan Property Search: Tax, Deed & GIS Records

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Michigan · 83 counties, local assessors, equalization departments, treasurers and deed offices

Find the Assessor, Tax Bill, Deed or Parcel Map

Michigan does not use one county-auditor portal for every property. Assessment records normally begin with the city or township assessor, county Equalization may provide countywide maps and sales data, local treasurers collect current taxes, and county treasurers handle delinquent accounts.

This guide shows how to identify the correct local unit, search by parcel number, address or owner, understand Michigan values, check the current 2026 deadlines, locate recorded deeds and choose the correct review or appeal process.

Get the quick answer Find your county Check 2026 deadlines
Michigan terminology correction: Searching for a “Michigan county auditor” may lead to the wrong department. Use the city or township assessor for the assessment record, county Equalization for countywide assessment support, and the appropriate treasurer or Register of Deeds for the next task.

Quick answer: identify both the county and local unit

Find the property’s county, city or township first. Open the official county website, locate Equalization, GIS or Property Search, and then confirm which local assessor maintains the parcel. Search with the parcel number when available, verify the local unit and address, and save the complete property record before paying taxes or researching deeds.

1 Find the county Use the land’s physical location, not the owner’s mailing address.
2 Find the local unit Identify the city or township that assesses the parcel.
3 Verify the record Match parcel number, local unit and physical address.
4 Route the task Assessor, treasurer, Equalization, deeds or Tax Tribunal.

Michigan property facts

Counties 83 official counties
Parcel assessment City or township assessor
Countywide review County Equalization
Current taxes Local treasurer
Delinquent taxes County treasurer or FGU
Recorded deeds Register of Deeds
Assessed value Generally 50% of true cash value
Tax calculation Uses taxable value
2026 multiplier 1.027
Summer tax Generally due September 14

Use Michigan’s official county finder

Open the Michigan Counties directory The state page lists all 83 counties and links to county government websites.
Select the county where the land is located Do not select a county from the property owner’s mailing address.
Find Equalization, GIS or Property Search County terminology differs, but these pages frequently provide parcel maps, assessment links or local-unit contacts.
Identify the city or township The assessment record and current tax bill may be controlled by that local unit rather than the county.
Use only portals linked from government pages Local units frequently use hosted property systems. Confirm that the official government website sent you to the portal.
Open all 83 Michigan counties Open Michigan property-tax resources

Choose the property task you need to complete

Each section routes the property to the office, search or form that controls the next action.

Michigan office-routing guide

Which office controls the property record?

Correct Michigan office for each property task
Office or board
Main responsibility
Contact it for
Important limit
City or Township Assessor
Prepares and certifies the local assessment roll.
Parcel card, assessed value, taxable value, classification, property characteristics, PRE and local corrections.
Usually does not collect delinquent taxes or provide legal title opinions.
County Equalization Department
Reviews local assessment levels, studies sales and supports countywide equalization.
Countywide parcel or GIS access, sales studies, local assessor contacts, equalization ratios and assessment support.
It may not replace the local assessor as the assessor of record.
Local Treasurer
Collects current summer and winter taxes for the local unit.
Current bill, due date, payment, receipt, deferment and local late charges.
Collection dates and payment vendors vary among municipalities.
County Treasurer
Collects taxes after they are returned delinquent and administers statutory delinquency procedures.
Prior-year balance, interest, forfeiture, redemption, foreclosure and payment-plan questions.
It does not ordinarily change the property’s assessed value.
Register of Deeds
Records and preserves deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, easements and plats.
Grantor-grantee index, document image, certified copy, recording date and legal-description research.
An online document search is not a complete title examination.
Local Board of Review
Reviews assessment protests and specified exemption or correction requests.
March valuation protest, poverty exemption, qualified errors and other matters allowed by law.
July and December meetings are not a general second opportunity to appeal value.
State Tax Commission
Oversees assessment administration and statewide equalization.
State forms, classification appeals, assessor standards, taxable-value reports and equalization guidance.
It is not the ordinary local parcel-search or tax-payment office.
Michigan Tax Tribunal
Hears formal property-tax and exemption appeals.
Timely valuation, exemption, classification, special-assessment and other qualifying appeals.
Strict filing deadlines apply and petitions are not accepted by ordinary email or fax.
Fast routing rule: Parcel facts or value = local assessor. Countywide map or sales study = Equalization. Current tax = local treasurer. Delinquent tax = county treasurer. Deed or lien = Register of Deeds. Formal appeal = Board of Review followed by the proper state appeal route.
Statewide county finder

All 83 Michigan counties

Select the county from Michigan’s official directory, then find Equalization, GIS, Property Search or the local-unit directory. The parcel may still be assessed by a city or township inside that county.

A–C

Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Bay, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clare, Clinton and Crawford.

D–H

Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton and Huron.

I–K

Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent and Keweenaw.

L–M

Lake, Lapeer, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Macomb, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Missaukee, Monroe, Montcalm, Montmorency and Muskegon.

N–O

Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego and Ottawa.

P–W

Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Sanilac, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, Wayne and Wexford.

Micro steps after selecting a county

Open the county’s official website Look for Equalization, GIS, Parcel Viewer or Property Search.
Search or identify the local unit Record whether the parcel is in a city, township or village.
Find the assessor of record Use the local-unit directory when the county does not directly maintain the assessment search.
Find the correct treasurer Use the local treasurer for current taxes and county treasurer for delinquent prior-year taxes.
Use the Register of Deeds for legal documents Select the same county where the land is physically located.
Open the official county directory Open the Register of Deeds directory
Failed-search recovery

No Michigan property record found?

Wrong local unit Confirm whether the property is in a city, township or village rather than relying on the postal city.
Parcel format failed Remove dashes, spaces and leading punctuation, then try the parent or prior parcel number.
Address failed Remove direction, road suffix, unit number and ZIP code. Search only the number and main street word.
Owner search failed Try surname only, business name, trust, estate, former owner or a Recorder search.
Recent purchase is missing Search the seller and check the recorded deed. Assessment ownership updates may follow recording.
Parcel was split or combined Search the original parent parcel, adjoining parcel numbers, legal description or land-division record.
Condominium record is missing Search the unit number, condominium name, master parcel or legal unit description.
Vacant land has no address Use GIS, owner name, parcel number, subdivision, plat or a neighboring parcel.
Manufactured home is missing Determine whether it is assessed as real property, personal property or handled through another registration record.
Online access is limited Some units do not expose every field publicly. Request the property record card from the assessor.

Prepare this before contacting the assessor

Complete physical property address
Possible parcel number
City, township or village
Current and former owner names
Approximate purchase date
Deed or instrument reference
Subdivision or condominium name
Nearby parcel or intersection
Assessor call script “I am trying to identify the property at [physical location]. I have [possible parcel number, owner, deed reference or subdivision]. Can you confirm the assessing unit and whether the parcel was transferred, divided, combined, renumbered or recorded under another address?”
Michigan value decoder

Understand TCV, assessed value, SEV and taxable value

Common Michigan property-record fields explained
Field
What it means
What to check
Parcel ID
Local identifier assigned to the assessment parcel.
Use the same number for tax, map, deed and appeal research.
Local assessing unit
City or township responsible for the assessment roll.
Do not assume the county directly assesses the property.
True Cash Value
Michigan’s market-value concept based on the usual selling price.
Compare arm’s-length sales, property facts and condition.
Assessed Value
Generally 50% of true cash value before state equalization.
Review the annual assessment notice and property record card.
State Equalized Value
Assessed value after county and state equalization adjustments.
SEV is not necessarily the value used to calculate the tax bill.
Capped Value
Prior taxable value adjusted for the permitted inflation multiplier, additions and losses.
Verify additions, losses and transfer-of-ownership status.
Taxable Value
Value used to calculate ad valorem property taxes.
It may be below SEV until an ownership transfer uncaps it.
PRE percentage
Portion qualifying for Principal Residence Exemption treatment.
Confirm ownership, occupancy and the correct percentage.
Property classification
Agricultural, commercial, developmental, industrial, residential, timber-cutover or personal property classification.
Classification affects certain exemptions and appeal routes.
Millage
Tax rate expressed in dollars per $1,000 of taxable value.
Summer and winter bills can carry different levies.
Special assessment
Charge for a project or service that may be separate from ordinary ad valorem tax.
Contact the levying municipality or district for the calculation and purpose.
Transfer date
Ownership event that may affect uncapping in the following calendar year.
Confirm the deed and whether a statutory exception applies.

2026 capped-value formula

2026 Capped Value = (2025 Taxable Value − Losses) × 1.027 + Additions

The 2026 inflation multiplier is 1.027, or 2.7%. The taxable value can still be affected by additions, losses, transfer-of-ownership uncapping, corrections and the property’s SEV.

Do not compare taxable value directly with a sale price. A long-held property can have a taxable value well below its SEV. A qualifying ownership transfer can cause taxable value to uncap in the calendar year after the transfer.

Check these facts before disputing value

Land size and classification
Building square footage
Year built and effective age
Condition and quality
Basement and finished area
Garage and outbuildings
Additions and losses
Transfer and uncapping status
PRE percentage
Qualified agricultural status
Open the official 2026 multiplier bulletin Open the Michigan tax estimator
Current August 2026 action board

Important Michigan property dates still ahead

Rare equalization appeal August 17, 2026

Limited multiplier-based appeal circumstances.

Summer tax due September 14, 2026

Unless a city charter uses another date.

Late interest begins September 15, 2026

Generally 1% per month, subject to local rules.

Winter PRE deadline November 1, 2026

File Form 2368 with the local assessor.

Winter taxes December 1, 2026

Generally become due and payable locally.

December Board of Review Around December 15

Local unit may use another authorized date that week.

Commercial MTT deadline June 1, 2026

The ordinary deadline has passed.

Residential MTT deadline July 31, 2026

The ordinary deadline has passed.

Local dates can differ. Charter cities can use different summer-tax dates, and each city or township publishes its own Board of Review schedule, meeting method and appointment procedure.

What to do right now

2026 summer bill is unpaid Confirm the local due date and pay the local treasurer before the applicable interest schedule begins.
You may qualify for deferment Contact the local treasurer immediately and request Form 471. Do not wait until the final statutory date.
Principal residence has no PRE File Form 2368 by November 1 for winter-levy treatment when eligible.
Ordinary value appeal was missed Ask the local assessor whether the issue is a qualified error, exemption, classification, arithmetic error or another matter with a separate deadline.
Tax bill has an arithmetic error A limited Michigan Tax Tribunal route may require filing within 60 days after the bill was mailed.
Assessment notice or PRE denial just arrived Use the notice-specific deadline rather than assuming the ordinary July 31 date applies.
Open the official 2026 calendar Check summer-tax deferment
Tax lookup, calculation and payment

Find the correct summer, winter or delinquent tax bill

Current summer tax

Start with the city, township or other local collecting treasurer shown on the bill.

Current winter tax

Use the local treasurer and verify the local due date, payment methods and late-charge schedule.

Prior-year delinquent tax

Contact the county treasurer or designated foreclosing governmental unit for a current payoff.

Safe tax-search and payment steps

Find the correct parcel record Save the parcel number, local unit and property address.
Determine whether the bill is current or delinquent Current bills generally remain with the local treasurer; returned delinquent taxes move to the county.
Open the official local or county treasurer page Use a payment link provided by the government website rather than a search-engine advertisement.
Select the correct tax year A public portal may display several summer, winter and prior-year records.
Check PRE and taxable value A missing or incorrect PRE can materially affect school operating tax.
Separate ad valorem tax from special assessments Drain, road, lighting, water, sewer and other charges may require a different office.
Review payment fees E-check, card, telephone and counter-payment charges vary by local unit and vendor.
Save the confirmation Keep the parcel number, tax year, season, amount, date and confirmation number.
Verify posting Reopen the public account after processing and keep the receipt until the balance updates.

Estimate the tax before paying

Estimated Ad Valorem Tax = Taxable Value × Total Millage ÷ 1,000

One mill equals $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable value. The final bill can differ because of PRE treatment, administration fees, special assessments, credits, delinquency and different summer or winter levies.

Example: A taxable value of $100,000 multiplied by 36 mills produces $3,600 in estimated ad valorem tax before special assessments, fees or other adjustments.

Use the state estimator

Open Michigan’s Property Tax Estimator Select the tax year supported by the tool.
Select the county Choose the county where the property is physically located.
Select the local unit and school district Millage depends on the exact taxing jurisdictions.
Enter taxable value—not market value Copy taxable value from the current property record.
Select PRE status accurately The estimator can be materially wrong when PRE treatment is entered incorrectly.
Treat the result as an estimate Use the live treasurer bill for the actual amount payable.
Missing bill warning: Not receiving a bill does not ordinarily eliminate the tax or applicable late charges. Search the official account and contact the treasurer before the deadline.
Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [number] in [city or township]. Can you confirm the 2026 summer and winter balances, whether a payment posted, the PRE status shown on the bill, any special assessment, and whether this account is still local or has moved to the county treasurer?”
Open the Property Tax Estimator Review summer-tax timing
Delinquency, forfeiture and foreclosure

Prior-year unpaid taxes require a county payoff

The last statewide calendar date for local treasurers to collect 2025 taxes was March 2, 2026. Taxes returned delinquent then moved into the county collection process, where additional fees and monthly interest can apply.

After local collection

Contact the county treasurer for the complete amount rather than paying the amount printed on an old bill.

Forfeiture

Real property is generally forfeited during the second year of delinquency, adding costs and additional procedures.

Foreclosure

Taxes still unpaid by March 31 of the third year can result in foreclosure by the responsible governmental unit.

Delinquent-tax micro steps

Identify the correct county treasurer Use the county where the property is physically located.
Request a dated payoff Interest and statutory charges can continue changing.
Ask which tax years remain unpaid Do not assume paying one year clears every delinquent year.
Ask about payment or redemption options Available arrangements and deadlines depend on the delinquency stage.
Confirm forfeiture or foreclosure status Request the exact statutory stage and next deadline.
Save every receipt and written agreement Keep proof until the public delinquency record updates.
Urgent warning: A property-tax foreclosure question should not be handled from a third-party property page. Contact the county treasurer or designated foreclosing governmental unit immediately.
Read the official foreclosure process Find the foreclosing governmental unit
Purchases, transfers and uncapping

Why a Michigan buyer’s taxes may rise

A qualifying transfer of ownership generally causes taxable value to uncap in the calendar year after the transfer. The new taxable value can become equal to the property’s state equalized value, subject to applicable law and exemptions.

Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes from the seller’s current bill alone. The seller may have a long-capped taxable value that does not continue after the transfer.

Buyer tax-estimate workflow

Find the current SEV Use the official local property record and confirm the assessment year.
Check the current taxable value A large difference between taxable value and SEV signals possible capped-value savings.
Identify the transfer type Sale, trust, family, entity and estate transfers do not all receive the same uncapping treatment.
Read the state transfer guidelines Do not assume that a family or trust transfer is automatically exempt from uncapping.
Estimate using the likely post-transfer taxable value Use the state estimator with the correct local unit, school district and PRE status.
Budget for summer and winter taxes The total annual levy may be divided between two bills.
Check for special assessments These charges can continue independently of ownership and assessed value.

Documents to keep after closing

Recorded deed
Property Transfer Affidavit
Principal Residence Exemption form
Closing statement
Current assessment notice
Summer and winter bills
Title policy
Survey or recorded map
Read change-of-ownership rules Open transfer-related forms
GIS, recorded documents and title research

Use parcel maps and deeds for different questions

Choose the correct property record
Question
Starting source
Final verification
Where is the parcel?
County or local GIS viewer.
Parcel number and official property card.
Who is shown as owner?
Local assessment record.
Most recent recorded deed.
Who legally received title?
Register of Deeds.
Complete recorded instrument and professional title review when needed.
Is there a mortgage or lien?
Register of Deeds name and document search.
Title search, release and current legal status.
Where is the exact boundary?
Deed, plat and parcel map.
Licensed boundary survey and field monuments.
Can a building or fence go here?
GIS, zoning, deed and easement research.
Survey, zoning review and required permits.

GIS map workflow

Find the parcel number first A parcel number is more reliable than clicking an approximate map location.
Open the official county or municipal GIS Use the map linked by the county or local government.
Search the parcel or address Confirm the local unit shown by the map.
Review nearby parcel numbers and layers Useful layers may include roads, aerial imagery, zoning, flood data and tax districts.
Do not treat the line as surveyed Online parcel boundaries can be shifted from legal or physical boundary evidence.

Register of Deeds workflow

Select the county where the land is located Recorded documents are maintained county by county.
Search grantor and grantee names Try current owner, seller, buyer, trust, estate, LLC, lender and prior surnames.
Narrow the recording period Use the approximate sale, refinance, construction or lien date.
Select the document type Look for deeds, mortgages, discharges, liens, releases, easements and plats.
Compare the instrument details Match parties, parcel clues, legal description, liber and page or document number.
Order a copy only after confirming the record Search and certified-copy charges vary by county.
Title limitation: A public assessment or Recorder search does not guarantee marketable title or identify every legal problem. Obtain qualified title or legal assistance for a purchase, refinance, estate or ownership dispute.
Find the county Register of Deeds Find county GIS resources
PRE, exemptions and deferment

Check each Michigan tax-relief program separately

Common Michigan property-tax relief routes
Program
Possible benefit
Starting office or form
Important distinction
Principal Residence Exemption
Exempts an eligible principal residence from up to 18 mills of local school operating tax.
Local assessor; Form 2368.
It does not exempt the property from every millage or charge.
PRE Rescission
Removes PRE when the property no longer qualifies.
Local assessor; Form 2602.
Failure to rescind can create additional tax and interest.
Conditional PRE Rescission
May temporarily preserve PRE on a former qualifying residence under strict conditions.
Local assessor; Form 4640.
The former home must continue satisfying statutory restrictions.
Poverty Exemption
May provide partial or full relief for an eligible principal residence under local guidelines.
Local assessor or Board of Review; Form 5737 and local policy.
Income and asset standards are adopted locally within state requirements.
Disabled Veterans Exemption
May exempt an eligible veteran’s homestead or qualifying unremarried surviving spouse’s homestead.
Local assessing unit; Form 5107 and supporting evidence.
Specific ownership, use, service and disability requirements apply.
Qualified Agricultural Exemption
Can exempt qualifying agricultural property from certain school operating millage.
Local assessor; classification and Form 2599 rules.
Agricultural appearance alone does not prove qualification.
Summer Tax Deferment
Allows qualifying taxpayers to postpone summer taxes without additional penalty or interest when all deadlines are met.
Local treasurer; Form 471.
This changes the payment date; it does not erase the tax.

Principal Residence Exemption steps

Confirm ownership and occupancy The property must qualify as the owner’s true, fixed and permanent principal residence.
Check the existing PRE percentage Review the assessment notice and property record before filing another form.
File Form 2368 with the local assessor Do not send an ordinary PRE claim to the county treasurer or Register of Deeds.
Use the correct levy deadline The June 1, 2026 summer deadline has passed; November 1, 2026 is the winter-levy deadline.
Keep filing proof Save the signed form and delivery confirmation.
Rescind when the property stops qualifying Use Form 2602 or check whether conditional rescission may apply.
PRE is not the Homestead Property Tax Credit. PRE affects local school operating millage on the property tax bill. The Homestead Property Tax Credit is claimed through the individual income-tax process when eligible.

Appealing a PRE denial

A denial issued by a local assessor or county official generally must be appealed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within 35 days of the denial date. A denial issued by the Michigan Department of Treasury generally follows a separate 35-day Treasury appeal route shown in the notice.

Use the notice date immediately. Do not wait for the ordinary property-value appeal season when appealing a PRE denial.

Summer-tax deferment steps

Ask the local treasurer for Form 471 The application belongs with the collecting city or township treasurer.
Review the qualifying category Eligibility is limited and can involve age, disability, veteran, surviving-spouse, income or agricultural-program conditions.
Submit before the applicable deadline Contact the local unit now because processing cutoffs and charter dates can differ.
Confirm the deferred payment date A valid deferment postpones payment only when the later deadline is met.
Keep written approval Do not assume the deferment was granted merely because a form was submitted.
Review PRE requirements Open PRE forms Review property-tax exemptions Open deferment information
Assessment review and appeal routing

Most ordinary 2026 value deadlines have passed

Current position on August 7, 2026: The ordinary June 1 deadline for specified commercial, industrial and developmental property and the July 31 deadline for residential, agricultural and timber-cutover property have passed.

Michigan appeal route by issue

Choose the appeal or correction process that matches the problem
Issue
Starting forum
Timing or next action
Ordinary residential value dispute
March Board of Review, followed by Michigan Tax Tribunal when timely.
The 2026 ordinary MTT deadline has passed; prepare early for the next assessment cycle.
Commercial, industrial or developmental value
Michigan Tax Tribunal under the applicable direct-filing route.
The ordinary 2026 deadline was June 1 because May 31 fell on a weekend.
Qualified error
July or December Board of Review where legally authorized.
Ask the assessor whether the error fits the limited statutory definition.
Poverty Exemption
Local Board of Review under local guidelines.
Request Form 5737, asset and income requirements, and the local meeting date.
Disabled Veterans Exemption
Local assessing unit and applicable Board of Review or Tribunal route.
File Form 5107 and supporting evidence; use the denial notice deadline if denied.
PRE denial
Michigan Tax Tribunal or Treasury, depending on the issuing authority.
Generally act within 35 days under the instructions on the denial.
Property classification
State Tax Commission.
The ordinary June 30, 2026 classification deadline has passed.
Arithmetic error on tax bill
Michigan Tax Tribunal limited tax-bill route.
A petition may be required within 60 days after the bill mailing date.
Special assessment amount or district
Levying municipality, district or Tribunal route.
Do not use an ordinary property-value petition without checking the special-assessment procedure.

December Board of Review is limited

The statewide calendar identifies December 15, 2026 as the standard date on which the December Board of Review may convene, but a local governing body can authorize another date during that week.

December BOR may address
  • Specified qualified errors
  • Poverty exemption matters
  • Some disabled-veteran matters
  • Specified PRE or agricultural issues
  • Other matters expressly authorized by law
December BOR is not
  • A general late value appeal
  • A substitute for a missed March protest
  • A tax-payment office
  • A deed or title court
  • A zoning or permit board

Prepare a strong property-value case

Assessment notice
Complete property record card
Recent arm’s-length purchase documents
Comparable sales near tax day
Independent appraisal
Building measurements
Condition photographs
Inspection or repair evidence
Proof of incorrect additions or losses
Transfer and uncapping analysis
Assessor or Board of Review call script “I am reviewing parcel [number] for the 2026 assessment year. My issue is [value, taxable-value calculation, classification, PRE, exemption or qualified error]. The ordinary deadline may have passed. Can you identify whether a December Board of Review, notice-specific appeal or another statutory correction route remains available?”

Using the Michigan Tax Tribunal

Identify the exact appeal type Valuation, exemption, classification, special assessment and tax-bill appeals can follow different rules.
Read the notice and 2026 appeal bulletin Use the legal deadline that applies to the property class and notice.
Choose e-filing or permitted delivery The Tribunal accepts e-filed and mailed petitions under its procedures.
Do not send a petition by ordinary email or fax Tribunal staff may answer procedural questions but cannot give legal advice.
Attach the relevant records Include the assessment notice, property cards, summer and winter bills and supporting evidence.
Save the docket confirmation Track the case through the Tribunal’s docket system.
Open Board of Review forms Open 2026 appeal procedures Open Michigan Tax Tribunal Call Tribunal: 517-335-9760
Buyer, owner and researcher checklist

Do not stop after finding one property card

Verify county and local assessing unit
Confirm parcel number and physical address
Review TCV, assessed value and SEV
Compare taxable value with SEV
Check transfer and uncapping risk
Confirm PRE percentage
Review current summer and winter bills
Check county delinquent-tax status
Review special assessments
Open the most recent deed
Search mortgages, liens and releases
Review GIS, plats and surveys
Verify zoning and permits separately
Check exemption and appeal deadlines
Property records can help with
  • Parcel identity
  • Assessment and taxable values
  • Property characteristics
  • Tax and exemption routing
  • Map and deed research
Additional verification is needed for
  • Marketable title
  • Exact boundaries
  • Structural condition
  • Zoning and permitted use
  • Future post-transfer taxes
Investment and homebuyer warning: Current taxes can be based on a taxable value established years before the sale. Estimate post-transfer taxes using the likely uncapped value, correct local millage and actual PRE eligibility.
Record limitations and responsible use

What an online Michigan property record cannot prove

Useful public-record purposes
  • Finding a parcel number
  • Reviewing assessment values
  • Checking public tax information
  • Locating map and deed resources
  • Preparing questions for government staff
Do not treat it as proof of
  • Legal identity of a same-name person
  • Clear or marketable title
  • Exact property boundaries
  • Legal zoning approval
  • Physical property condition
Responsible-use warning: Verify the parcel before contacting an owner, publishing personal information or making a financial or legal decision. Similar names and outdated ownership displays can identify the wrong person.
Ten practical answers

Michigan property record and tax FAQs

Do Michigan county auditors provide property searches?

Michigan generally does not use a county auditor as the primary parcel-search office. Start with the city or township assessor or the county Equalization Department. Use the local treasurer for current taxes, county treasurer for delinquent taxes and Register of Deeds for recorded documents.

Is there one statewide Michigan property-search portal?

No single state portal contains every public parcel record. Michigan property records are maintained locally. Identify the county and city or township, then use the official local property, assessment or GIS search.

Can I search Michigan property by owner name?

Many local property systems offer owner-name searches, but availability and formatting differ. Start with the surname, remove punctuation and verify the parcel address. Use the Register of Deeds when legal ownership or a recent transfer must be confirmed.

What is the difference between assessed value, SEV and taxable value?

Assessed value is generally 50% of true cash value. State Equalized Value is the assessed value after equalization. Taxable value is the value used to calculate property taxes and may be lower than SEV until a transfer of ownership causes uncapping.

When are Michigan summer property taxes due in 2026?

The statewide calendar lists September 14, 2026 as the general summer-tax due date, although a charter city may use another date. Interest generally begins September 15 unless a different local charter rule applies.

What is the 2026 Michigan taxable-value multiplier?

The 2026 inflation rate multiplier is 1.027. The general capped-value formula is the 2025 taxable value minus losses, multiplied by 1.027, plus additions.

What is the Michigan Principal Residence Exemption?

The Principal Residence Exemption can exempt an eligible owner’s principal residence from up to 18 mills of local school operating tax. It is separate from the Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit.

Where can I search Michigan deeds and liens?

Use the Register of Deeds in the county where the land is located. Search grantor and grantee names, document type, recording date, instrument number, liber and page when those fields are available.

Can I still appeal my 2026 Michigan property value?

The ordinary 2026 Michigan Tax Tribunal deadlines for most commercial property and residential or agricultural property have passed. July and December Boards of Review may correct only specified errors or consider certain exemptions. Contact the local assessor immediately to identify any remaining route.

Who collects delinquent Michigan property taxes?

Current-year taxes are generally collected by a city, township or other local treasurer. After taxes are returned delinquent, the county treasurer or another designated foreclosing governmental unit handles payment, forfeiture and foreclosure procedures.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Michigan office responsibilities, county Equalization requirements, all 83 counties, the 2026 inflation multiplier, summer-tax dates, PRE deadlines, Board of Review dates, Michigan Tax Tribunal deadlines, deferment, uncapping, exemptions, deeds and delinquent-tax procedures were checked against official State of Michigan resources.
Independent guide: CountyAuditors.org is not a Michigan county, city, township, assessor, Equalization Department, treasurer, Register of Deeds, State Tax Commission or Michigan Tax Tribunal. Confirm live property data, local due dates, payment charges, meeting schedules, eligibility and filing deadlines with the responsible public office.
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Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Ohio Dept. of Taxation — Real Property DTE Forms (105A, 105C, 1, 109) ORC 5715 — Board of Revision ORC 5713 — Taxable Real Property ORC 322.02 — Conveyance Fee ORC 319.54(F)(3) — State Fee ORC 5713.30 — CAUV tax.ohio.gov — Main Portal

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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