Benzie County property tax
Homeowners in Benzie County, Michigan typically pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,262 on a median home value of $285,700.
Typical effective rate
0.79%
higher than 51% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,262
per year
Median home value
$285,700
In MI
#82
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.79% — 16% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 37% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,200 for mortgaged homes, $2,363 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 82nd highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 49th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Benzie County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.79%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Benzie County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Benzie County is 0.79% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,262) divided by the median home value ($285,700) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Benzie County?
The median owner-occupied home in Benzie County is valued at $285,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,262 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,200, versus $2,363 for homes without one.
How does Benzie County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Benzie County's effective rate is 37% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 82nd of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Benzie County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Montmorency County | 0.86% | $1,364 |
| 78 | Antrim County | 0.84% | $2,157 |
| 79 | Emmet County | 0.83% | $2,634 |
| 80 | Alcona County | 0.82% | $1,341 |
| 81 | Otsego County | 0.80% | $1,755 |
| 83 | Leelanau County | 0.68% | $3,118 |
Official data & resources for Benzie County
- Benzie County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Benzie County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Benzie County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.