Bay County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Bay County, Michigan. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.49%
State Effective Rate
1.19%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,275
Median Home Value (ACS)
$152,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,271
Owner-Occupied Households
34,745
The typical owner-occupied home in Bay County is valued at $152,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,271 per year — an effective rate of 1.49%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Michigan
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.19%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Bay County, Michigan, the current county-level estimate is 1.49%, or approximately $5,960 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Bay County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.49% · vs Michigan: 1.19% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,725 | $310 |
| $400,000 | $5,960 | $497 |
| $500,000 | $7,450 | $621 |
| $750,000 | $11,175 | $931 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,900 | $1,242 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Bay County1.49%
- Saginaw County1.49%
- Midland County1.47%
- Washtenaw County1.52%
- Calhoun County1.45%
- Kalamazoo County1.45%
- Eaton County1.41%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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