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Berrien County, MI Property Tax Calculator
Berrien County homeowners pay a median $2,429 a year in property tax, 1.08% of a median $224,300 home: below Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Berrien County by home value, at 1.08%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $1,191 | $99 |
| $170,000 | $1,841 | $153 |
| $220,000 | $2,383 | $199 |
| $340,000 | $3,682 | $307 |
| $450,000 | $4,874 | $406 |
Berrien County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | 1.08% | $2,429 | $224,300 | $65,425 |
| Michigan | 1.25% | $2,904 | $231,600 | $72,875 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Berrien County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Berrien County?
The effective rate is 1.08%: a median $2,429 a year on a median $224,300 home. That's the 27th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Berrien County?
About $4,332 a year, $361 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Berrien County compare with the rest of Michigan?
Its rate is below the state's 1.25%. Across Michigan, covered counties range from 0.89% to 1.83%.
How do I lower my Berrien County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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