Washtenaw County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Washtenaw County, Michigan. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.52%
State Effective Rate
1.19%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,403
Median Home Value (ACS)
$374,100
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$5,678
Owner-Occupied Households
92,768
The typical owner-occupied home in Washtenaw County is valued at $374,100 with a median real estate tax bill of $5,678 per year — an effective rate of 1.52%. 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 Washtenaw County, Michigan, the current county-level estimate is 1.52%, or approximately $6,080 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.
Washtenaw County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.52% · vs Michigan: 1.19% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
| $400,000 | $6,080 | $507 |
| $500,000 | $7,600 | $633 |
| $750,000 | $11,400 | $950 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,200 | $1,267 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Washtenaw County1.52%
- Bay County1.49%
- Saginaw County1.49%
- Midland County1.47%
- Calhoun County1.45%
- Kalamazoo County1.45%
- Wayne County1.63%
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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