Antrim County, Michigan Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Antrim County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Antrim County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Antrim County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Michigan or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Antrim County's median effective rate stands at 0.01%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Antrim County, the highest rate is found in Mancelona at 0.02%, while East Jordan has the lowest at 0.00%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, Tax increment finance districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Antrim County are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is then adjusted according to local millage rates, school levies, and other taxing authorities that apply to the property. Because these rates can vary by location, two homes with similar market values can still receive different tax bills.

For homeowners, the bill reflects both the value of the home and the tax rates set by local governments. In Antrim County, the typical tax bill is relatively low, with the 25th percentile at $8, the 75th percentile at $37, and the 90th percentile at $76. That is far below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, which shows how much local tax structures can affect what owners pay each year.