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Kent County, MI Property Tax Calculator
Kent County homeowners pay a median $3,217 a year in property tax, 1.11% of a median $289,900 home: below Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Kent County by home value, at 1.11%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,554 | $130 |
| $220,000 | $2,442 | $204 |
| $290,000 | $3,219 | $268 |
| $430,000 | $4,773 | $398 |
| $580,000 | $6,438 | $537 |
Kent County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 | $289,900 | $82,631 |
| 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 Kent 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 Kent County?
The effective rate is 1.11%: a median $3,217 a year on a median $289,900 home. That's the 24th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kent County?
About $4,440 a year, $370 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kent 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 Kent 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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