Genesee County Property Taxes
Genesee County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$201/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.40%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$172,900
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,683
$224/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,988
$166/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#70
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee's taxes run higher than most
At 1.398%, Genesee County's effective tax rate sits well above the national median of 1.098%, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. That means homeowners here pay a steeper tax bill than three-quarters of American counties. The median property tax of $2,417 closely tracks the national median of $2,690, despite a home value gap that works in Michigan's favor.
Above average for Michigan
Genesee ranks in the upper third of Michigan's 83 counties for effective tax rates, at 1.398% versus the state average of 1.166%. Its median property tax of $2,417 exceeds Michigan's median of $2,102, reflecting both higher rates and modestly higher property values.
Higher than nearby counties
Genesee's 1.398% rate outpaces neighboring Gladwin County (1.183%) and regional peer Gratiot County (1.271%). Only Gogebic County to the west runs higher at 1.492%, making Genesee among the pricier jurisdictions in its region.
What a typical home costs
On a median home valued at $172,900, expect to pay roughly $2,417 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with a mortgage pay about $2,683 per year, while those owning outright pay approximately $1,988.
You might be overassessed
Many Michigan homeowners are overassessed relative to current market values, and Genesee County residents can file an appeal with the county assessor. A reassessment could lower your tax bill—it's worth reviewing your property's assessed value against comparable homes in your neighborhood.
How Genesee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Genesee County
1.40%
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.