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Otsego County

Otsego County, Michigan

Effective Tax Rate

0.89%

Median Annual Tax

$1,751

How Otsego County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Otsego County$1,751
Michigan State Average$2,102
National Average$1,924

Otsego County

0.89%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.15%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,785

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,713

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,751

Monthly Escrow

$146

Effective Rate

0.89%

vs. Michigan State Average▼ 16.7% below
vs. National Average▼ 34.9% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Otsego County, Michigan?
The effective property tax rate in Otsego County, Michigan is 0.89%. 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 Otsego County?
The median annual property tax payment in Otsego County is $1,751. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,785, while those without a mortgage pay $1,713.
How does Otsego County compare to the Michigan average?
Otsego County's effective tax rate of 0.89% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax in Otsego County is $1,751, compared to the state average of $2,102.
What is the median home value in Otsego County, Michigan?
The median home value in Otsego County, Michigan is $196,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Michigan?
Property taxes in Michigan are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Kalkaska County(MI)

Rate0.89%
Median Tax$1,545

Emmet County(MI)

Rate0.91%
Median Tax$2,492

Antrim County(MI)

Rate0.91%
Median Tax$2,033

Sanilac County(MI)

Rate0.92%
Median Tax$1,488
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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.

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