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Macomb County, MI Property Tax Calculator

Macomb County homeowners pay a median $3,404 a year in property tax, 1.40% of a median $243,900 home: above Michigan's 1.25% and the national 0.94%.

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Property tax a year$3,405The answer

Property tax a year

$3,405

At an effective rate of 1.40%, a $243,900 home pays about $3,405 a year in property tax, $284 a month.

A month (for escrow)
$284
Effective rate on the home
1.40%

Property tax in Macomb County by home value, at 1.40%

Home valueA yearA month
$120,000$1,675$140
$180,000$2,513$209
$240,000$3,350$279
$370,000$5,165$430
$490,000$6,840$570

Macomb County against Michigan and the US

Effective rateMedian taxMedian home valueMedian household income
Macomb County1.40%$3,404$243,900$77,837
Michigan1.25%$2,904$231,600$72,875
United States0.94%$3,119$332,700$80,734

How this calculator works

Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Macomb 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 Macomb County?

The effective rate is 1.40%: a median $3,404 a year on a median $243,900 home. That's the 10th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.

How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Macomb County?

About $5,584 a year, $465 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.

How does Macomb County compare with the rest of Michigan?

Its rate is above the state's 1.25%. Across Michigan, covered counties range from 0.89% to 1.83%.

How do I lower my Macomb 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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