Lapeer County Property Taxes
Lapeer County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$182/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.95%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$229,100
State avg ▲ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,249
$187/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,053
$171/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lapeer County, Michigan
Lapeer's tax rate sits comfortably below average
Lapeer County's 0.954% effective tax rate falls meaningfully below Michigan's state average of 1.166% and the national median rate of roughly 1.1%. The median property tax of $2,185 remains well short of the national median of $2,690, even though Lapeer's median home value of $229,100 approaches the national median of $281,900.
Lapeer ranks in lower-tax Michigan counties
Among Michigan's 83 counties, Lapeer ranks in the lower quarter for effective tax rate at 0.954%, offering homeowners a tax advantage. The median bill of $2,185 sits above Michigan's state median of $2,102, but the favorable rate more than compensates.
Lapeer taxes lighter than Kent but heavier than Keweenaw
Lapeer's 0.954% rate sits between Kent County's 1.140% and Keweenaw County's 0.939%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county in the thumb region. Lapeer homeowners pay about $481 less than Kent residents in median taxes but roughly $519 more than Keweenaw residents.
Typical Lapeer property costs $2,185 yearly
A home valued at Lapeer's median of $229,100 carries an annual property tax of roughly $2,185 under the county's 0.954% rate. Mortgaged properties pay about $2,249, while debt-free homes pay closer to $2,053.
Appeal if your Lapeer assessment seems high
Lapeer County's favorable tax rate can mask individual overassessments, especially if a property was valued during a market peak or before recent price declines. Review your assessment notice against recent comparable sales in your area—if your assessed value exceeds the market, request a reassessment within 14 days of receiving the notice.
How Lapeer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lapeer County
0.95%
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.