Charlevoix County Property Taxes
Charlevoix County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$201/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$242,800
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,430
$203/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,374
$198/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Charlevoix County, Michigan
Charlevoix County taxes below national median
Charlevoix County's effective tax rate of 0.992% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the 45th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $2,408 falls below the national median of $2,690, supported by a median home value of $242,800.
Low-tax county by Michigan standards
Charlevoix County's 0.992% rate ranks well below Michigan's state average of 1.166%, making it one of the state's more affordable tax environments. The median annual tax of $2,408 exceeds Michigan's median of $2,102 due to higher home values, but the rate itself remains favorable.
Moderately taxed in Northwest Michigan
Charlevoix County's 0.992% rate falls between Benzie (0.833%) and Cheboygan (0.927%), making it a middle option in the popular Northern Michigan region. It significantly undercuts Bay (1.632%) and Calhoun (1.498%) counties.
What your home tax bill looks like
On Charlevoix County's median home value of $242,800, the 0.992% rate translates to approximately $2,408 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,430, while those without mortgages pay $2,374.
Consider appealing your assessment
Charlevoix County homeowners should still verify that their assessments reflect current market values. Filing an appeal during Michigan's March-June window costs nothing and could provide meaningful savings.
How Charlevoix County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Charlevoix County
0.99%
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.