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Ottawa County, MI Property Tax Calculator
Ottawa County homeowners pay a median $3,313 a year in property tax, 1.02% of a median $323,400 home: below Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Ottawa County by home value, at 1.02%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $160,000 | $1,638 | $137 |
| $240,000 | $2,458 | $205 |
| $320,000 | $3,277 | $273 |
| $490,000 | $5,018 | $418 |
| $650,000 | $6,656 | $555 |
Ottawa County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County | 1.02% | $3,313 | $323,400 | $90,502 |
| 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County?
The effective rate is 1.02%: a median $3,313 a year on a median $323,400 home. That's the 30th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ottawa County?
About $4,096 a year, $341 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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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