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Van Buren County, MI Property Tax Calculator
Van Buren County homeowners pay a median $2,536 a year in property tax, 1.23% of a median $206,500 home: below Michigan's 1.25% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Van Buren County by home value, at 1.23%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | $1,228 | $102 |
| $150,000 | $1,842 | $154 |
| $210,000 | $2,579 | $215 |
| $310,000 | $3,807 | $317 |
| $410,000 | $5,035 | $420 |
Van Buren County against Michigan and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County | 1.23% | $2,536 | $206,500 | $68,114 |
| 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren County?
The effective rate is 1.23%: a median $2,536 a year on a median $206,500 home. That's the 17th highest of the 36 Michigan counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Van Buren County?
About $4,912 a year, $409 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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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