Charlevoix County property tax
Homeowners in Charlevoix County, Michigan typically pay about 0.90% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,493 on a median home value of $276,800.
Typical effective rate
0.90%
higher than 43% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,493
per year
Median home value
$276,800
In MI
#73
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.90% — 4% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,516 for mortgaged homes, $2,461 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 73rd highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 57th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Charlevoix County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.90%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Charlevoix County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Charlevoix County is 0.90% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,493) divided by the median home value ($276,800) 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 Charlevoix County?
The median owner-occupied home in Charlevoix County is valued at $276,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,493 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,516, versus $2,461 for homes without one.
How does Charlevoix County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Charlevoix County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 73rd of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Charlevoix County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Oscoda County | 0.94% | $1,177 |
| 71 | Lapeer County | 0.92% | $2,202 |
| 72 | Sanilac County | 0.90% | $1,520 |
| 74 | Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $3,010 |
| 75 | Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $1,704 |
| 76 | Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $1,646 |
Official data & resources for Charlevoix County
- Charlevoix County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Charlevoix County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Charlevoix 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.