Cheboygan County Property Taxes

Cheboygan County, Michigan

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$135/mo escrow

#10 of 83 counties in Michigan

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.93%

vs. Michigan Avg22.7% below
vs. National Avg39.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$175,200

State avg $182,224

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,632

$136/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,614

$135/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 83 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cheboygan County, Michigan

Cheboygan County taxes below national median

Cheboygan County's effective tax rate of 0.927% sits below the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the 35th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $1,625 is among the lowest in the nation, reflecting both a low tax rate and a moderate median home value of $175,200.

Among Michigan's lowest-taxed counties

Cheboygan County ranks in Michigan's lowest tier with an effective rate of 0.927%, about 20% below the state average of 1.166%. The median annual tax of $1,625 significantly undercuts Michigan's median of $2,102, offering substantial tax advantages.

Very favorable in Northern Michigan

Cheboygan County's 0.927% rate competes with Benzie (0.833%) and Charlevoix (0.992%) as one of the region's most tax-friendly counties. It dramatically undercuts Bay (1.632%), Calhoun (1.498%), and Branch (1.229%).

What your home tax bill looks like

On Cheboygan County's median home value of $175,200, the 0.927% rate yields approximately $1,625 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,632, while those without mortgages pay $1,614.

Consider appealing your assessment

Even low-tax counties see some overassessments, and Cheboygan residents should verify their assessments. File an appeal during Michigan's March-June window at no cost—it takes minimal effort and could provide extra savings.

How Cheboygan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cheboygan County$1,625
Michigan State Average$2,102
National Average$1,924

Cheboygan County

0.93%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.15%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cheboygan County, Michigan?
The effective property tax rate in Cheboygan County, Michigan is 0.93%. 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 Cheboygan County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cheboygan County is $1,625. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,632, while those without a mortgage pay $1,614.
How does Cheboygan County compare to the Michigan average?
Cheboygan County's effective tax rate of 0.93% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax in Cheboygan County is $1,625, compared to the state average of $2,102.
What is the median home value in Cheboygan County, Michigan?
The median home value in Cheboygan County, Michigan is $175,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cheboygan County a low property tax area in Michigan?
Yes — Cheboygan County's effective property tax rate of 0.93% is below the Michigan average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax of $1,625 is also lower the state average of $2,102, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cheboygan County rank for property taxes in Michigan?
Cheboygan County ranks #10 out of 83 counties in Michigan by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.93% and median annual tax of $1,625, 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.