Shiawassee County Property Taxes
Shiawassee County, Michigan
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$185/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.35%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,600
State avg ▼ $182,224
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,231
$186/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,192
$183/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 83 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Shiawassee County, Michigan
Shiawassee taxes above national median
Shiawassee County's effective tax rate of 1.345% exceeds the national median of 1.0%, placing it in the top 40% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax bill of $2,214 remains below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values. Shiawassee homeowners pay a notably higher percentage of their home's value in taxes than the typical American.
15% higher than Michigan average
At 1.345%, Shiawassee County's effective rate significantly exceeds Michigan's state average of 1.166%, ranking it in the upper half of Michigan counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $2,214 surpasses the state median of $2,102 by $112 annually. Shiawassee residents face above-average property tax pressure within the state.
Higher-taxed than most neighbors
Shiawassee's 1.345% effective rate tops Sanilac County (0.917%), Schoolcraft County (1.091%), and St. Joseph County (1.114%), though it falls short of Saginaw County (1.571%). Among the eight-county region, Shiawassee ranks second-highest for tax burden. The county's rate is meaningfully steeper than the majority of surrounding communities.
Median home taxes: $2,214 annually
A typical $164,600 home in Shiawassee County generates roughly $2,214 in annual property taxes at the current effective rate. With mortgage, the total rises to $2,231; without mortgage, it drops to $2,192. This translates to approximately $185 per month in property taxes for a median-valued home.
Many homeowners can appeal assessments
Across Michigan, thousands of homeowners discover their properties are overassessed, leading to inflated tax bills. Shiawassee County residents paying above-average effective rates should review their assessment notices and consider filing an appeal if values seem high relative to recent comparable sales. A successful challenge can reduce your tax burden meaningfully.
How Shiawassee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Shiawassee County
1.35%
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.