Grand Traverse County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.89%
State Effective Rate
1.19%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$1,275
Median Home Value (ACS)
$339,400
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,010
Owner-Occupied Households
31,090
The typical owner-occupied home in Grand Traverse County is valued at $339,400 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,010 per year — an effective rate of 0.89%. 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 Grand Traverse County, Michigan, the current county-level estimate is 0.89%, or approximately $3,560 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.
Grand Traverse County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.89% · vs Michigan: 1.19% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,225 | $185 |
| $400,000 | $3,560 | $297 |
| $500,000 | $4,450 | $371 |
| $750,000 | $6,675 | $556 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,900 | $742 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Grand Traverse County0.89%
- Lapeer County0.92%
- Livingston County0.97%
- Ottawa County1.02%
- Allegan County1.08%
- Berrien County1.08%
- Kent County1.11%
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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