Benzie County Property Taxes
Benzie County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
0.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$177/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$254,400
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,025
$169/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,278
$190/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County taxes well below national median
At 0.833%, Benzie County's effective tax rate is among the lowest in the nation, roughly 25% below the national median of 1.09%. The median annual tax of $2,119 falls below the national median of $2,690, making this a relatively affordable county for property owners despite above-average home values.
Second-lowest tax rate in Michigan
Benzie County ranks near the bottom of Michigan's property tax scale with an effective rate of 0.833%, well below the state average of 1.166%. This positions homeowners here among Michigan's most tax-advantaged, paying a median of $2,119 versus the state median of $2,102.
Among region's most tax-friendly
Benzie County's 0.833% rate competes with Charlevoix (0.992%) and Cheboygan (0.927%) as the most affordable in Northwest Michigan. The county significantly undercuts Bay (1.632%) and Calhoun (1.498%), offering meaningful savings for residents in this popular resort and retirement region.
What your home tax bill looks like
On Benzie County's median home value of $254,400, the 0.833% rate yields approximately $2,119 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,025, while those without mortgages pay $2,278.
Consider appealing your assessment
Even in low-tax counties like Benzie, many homeowners remain overassessed relative to recent comparable sales. A property tax appeal filed during Michigan's March-June window could still reduce your bill at no upfront cost.
How Benzie County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benzie County
0.83%
Effective rate
Michigan Avg
1.15%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.