Berrien County Property Taxes
Berrien County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$196/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.11%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$211,400
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,447
$204/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,224
$185/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County near national tax norm
Berrien County's effective tax rate of 1.115% sits just below the national median of 1.09%, placing it squarely in the middle nationally. Homeowners pay a median of $2,357 annually, slightly below the national median of $2,690, benefiting from a median home value of $211,400.
Close to Michigan's state average
Berrien County's 1.115% effective rate tracks near Michigan's state average of 1.166%, making it a moderate-tax county by state standards. The median annual tax of $2,357 sits about 12% above Michigan's median of $2,102, reflecting moderate burden relative to peers.
Middle ground in Southwest Michigan
Berrien County's 1.115% rate falls between the higher-taxed Branch (1.229%) and Cass (0.961%) in the Southwest region. Among the eight-county sample, it ranks solidly in the middle, neither a clear bargain nor a burden.
What your home tax bill looks like
On Berrien County's median home value of $211,400, the 1.115% rate translates to approximately $2,357 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,447, while those without mortgages pay $2,224.
Consider appealing your assessment
Berrien County homeowners should know that many assessments lag behind recent market appreciation. Filing an appeal during Michigan's March-June window costs nothing and could save you hundreds annually.
How Berrien County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Berrien County
1.11%
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.