Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, Michigan

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$164/mo escrow

#14 of 83 counties in Michigan

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.96%

vs. Michigan Avg6.2% below
vs. National Avg26.7% below

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$1,972
Michigan State Average$2,102
National Average$1,924

Cass County

0.96%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.15%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, Michigan?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, Michigan is 0.96%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $1,972. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,091, while those without a mortgage pay $1,819.
How does Cass County compare to the Michigan average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 0.96% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $1,972, compared to the state average of $2,102.
What is the median home value in Cass County, Michigan?
The median home value in Cass County, Michigan is $205,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cass County a low property tax area in Michigan?
Yes — Cass County's effective property tax rate of 0.96% is below the Michigan average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax of $1,972 is also lower the state average of $2,102, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cass County rank for property taxes in Michigan?
Cass County ranks #14 out of 83 counties in Michigan by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.96% and median annual tax of $1,972, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.