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St. Joseph County, MI Property Tax Calculator
St. Joseph County homeowners pay a median $1,959 a year in property tax, 1.10% of a median $178,300 home: below Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in St. Joseph County by home value, at 1.10%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $90,000 | $989 | $82 |
| $130,000 | $1,429 | $119 |
| $180,000 | $1,978 | $165 |
| $270,000 | $2,967 | $247 |
| $360,000 | $3,956 | $330 |
St. Joseph County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph County | 1.10% | $1,959 | $178,300 | $66,425 |
| 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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
The effective rate is 1.10%: a median $1,959 a year on a median $178,300 home. That's the 26th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in St. Joseph County?
About $4,396 a year, $366 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph 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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