Montmorency County property tax
Homeowners in Montmorency County, Michigan typically pay about 0.86% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,364 on a median home value of $158,600.
Typical effective rate
0.86%
higher than 46% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,364
per year
Median home value
$158,600
In MI
#77
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.86% — 8% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 31% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,455 for mortgaged homes, $1,274 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 77th highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 54th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Montmorency County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.86%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Montmorency County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Montmorency County is 0.86% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,364) divided by the median home value ($158,600) 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 Montmorency County?
The median owner-occupied home in Montmorency County is valued at $158,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,364 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,455, versus $1,274 for homes without one.
How does Montmorency County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Montmorency County's effective rate is 31% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 77th of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Montmorency County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Grand Traverse County | 0.89% | $3,010 |
| 75 | Cheboygan County | 0.89% | $1,704 |
| 76 | Kalkaska County | 0.87% | $1,646 |
| 78 | Antrim County | 0.84% | $2,157 |
| 79 | Emmet County | 0.83% | $2,634 |
| 80 | Alcona County | 0.82% | $1,341 |
Official data & resources for Montmorency County
- Montmorency County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Montmorency County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Montmorency 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.