Kent County Property Taxes
Kent County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
44.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$252/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.14%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$265,700
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,130
$261/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,894
$241/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kent County, Michigan
Kent taxes run slightly below national average
Kent County's effective tax rate of 1.140% falls below the state average of 1.166%, placing it near the middle of Michigan counties. The median property tax here is $3,028, slightly above the national median of $2,690, reflecting Kent's median home value of $265,700 compared to the national median of $281,900.
Mid-range property taxes statewide
Among Michigan's 83 counties, Kent County's 1.140% effective rate ranks it in the middle tier for tax burden. The median tax bill of $3,028 is notably higher than Michigan's state median of $2,102, driven by Kent's stronger property values relative to rural northern counties.
Slightly heavier taxes than nearby Lapeer
Kent County's 1.140% rate edges above Lapeer County's 0.954%, though both fall below the state average. Kent homeowners pay about $843 more annually in median property taxes than Lapeer residents, reflecting Kent's more robust real estate market in the Grand Rapids area.
Typical Kent home costs $3,028 yearly
A homeowner with Kent County's median-valued property of $265,700 pays approximately $3,028 in annual property taxes at the current effective rate of 1.140%. With a mortgage, that bill rises slightly to $3,130; without one, it drops to $2,894.
Your Kent assessment might be overstated
Many Kent County property owners pay more than they should due to inflated assessed values—assessments that don't reflect true market conditions. If your property taxes seem high relative to recent sales in your neighborhood, you have the right to appeal your assessment with the county assessor's office.
How Kent County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kent County
1.14%
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.