Cass County Property Taxes
Cass County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$164/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.96%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$205,200
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,091
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,819
$152/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#14
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cass County, Michigan
Cass County taxes below national median
Cass County's effective tax rate of 0.961% sits below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $1,972 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a moderate tax rate and a lower median home value of $205,200.
Among Michigan's lowest-tax counties
Cass County ranks in the bottom quartile of Michigan counties with an effective rate of 0.961%, about 18% below the state average of 1.166%. The median annual tax of $1,972 undercuts Michigan's median of $2,102, offering relatively favorable conditions for homeowners.
Most tax-friendly in Southwest Michigan
Cass County's 0.961% rate is the lowest in the Southwest region, significantly undercutting Branch (1.229%) and well below the county sample average. It competes with Benzie, Charlevoix, and Cheboygan as one of Michigan's most affordable tax environments.
What your home tax bill looks like
On Cass County's median home value of $205,200, the 0.961% rate yields approximately $1,972 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,091, while those without mortgages pay $1,819.
Consider appealing your assessment
Even in low-tax counties, overassessments exist and appeals are worthwhile. File during Michigan's March-June window at no cost to potentially reduce your already-favorable tax burden further.
How Cass County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cass County
0.96%
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.