The median property tax rate in Wayne County is 1.44%, which is significantly higher than both the national median of 0.99% and the Michigan state median of 1.07%.
Assessed value is the dollar value assigned to a home or other property for tax purposes. It takes into consideration comparable home sales, location, and other factors. Assessed value is not the same as fair market value (what the property could sell for) but is often calculated as a percentage of it.
Assessed Value is defined by state law as 50% of the market value of the property as of December 31st of the preceding year. Taxable value is derived from a formula created by Proposal A in 1994, designed to limit Taxable value increases at the rate of inflation or 5% whichever is less.
Capped Value=(Prior Year's Taxable Value-Losses) x (the lover of 1.05 or the CPI) + Additions. Additions are all increases in value caused by new construction, remodeling, and the value of property that was exempt from taxes or not included on assessment roll.
Michigan Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens Michigan also has a 6.00 percent state sales tax rate. Michigan has a 1.24 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value. Michigan does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax.
The taxable value of property in Michigan can increase by no more than 5% from one year to the next.
Tax information can be obtained from the Treasurer's Office either by parcel number, address, or owner name. Taxpayers can access tax amounts and taxable values to be used in preparing federal and state tax returns by viewing the information online, visiting the Treasurer's Office, or by phoning 734-722-2000.