Oakland County Property Tax Calculator
Oakland County property owners, like everyone in Michigan, deal with local city or township assessors rather than a single county assessing office, though Proposal A's taxable-value growth cap applies uniformly statewide until a property is sold. That combination of local assessment and a statewide cap shapes bills across Oakland County's mix of suburban and more rural communities. Set Oakland County above and key in a home value to preview an annual figure.
Annual Property Tax
$4,298Monthly (Escrow)
$358Effective Rate
1.25%Oakland County's effective rate (1.25%) is 5% higher than the Michigan average (1.19%).
Edit inputs ↑Oakland County Effective Rate
1.25%
Vs. Michigan Average
5% higher
Michigan National Rank
#14 of 51
1 = highest statewide rate
County Median Home Value
$343,600
Estimated Annual Tax (Median Home)
$4,298
Monthly Equivalent
$358
Property tax in Oakland County, Michigan
- Each city or township within Oakland County handles its own property assessment rather than a countywide office doing it.
- Taxable value growth is capped annually under Proposal A for as long as the current owner retains the property.
- A sale or other transfer uncaps the taxable figure, which then resets to the state equalized number as of that transfer.
- An owner-occupied home qualifies for the Principal Residence Exemption, taking it out of the local school operating levy.
Other large Michigan counties
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1.47% | $178,500 |
| Ingham County | 1.76% | $198,800 |
| Washtenaw County | 1.46% | $374,100 |
| Midland County | 1.39% | $195,400 |
| Kalamazoo County | 1.35% | $241,800 |
| Calhoun County | 1.34% | $162,800 |
See property tax across every county in Michigan at the Michigan property tax calculator , or check your Michigan income tax with the Michigan income tax calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Oakland County?
Your local city or township assessor establishes a state equalized value, and a separate, Proposal-A-capped taxable value is what local millage rates actually apply to — whichever of the two is lower governs your bill. Because the cap resets only at sale, a longtime owner and a recent buyer can owe very different amounts on comparable homes.
How do I appeal my Oakland County property assessment?
Every city or township in Michigan handles its own appeals through a local Board of Review, and the Michigan Tax Tribunal is available next if that outcome doesn't satisfy you. There's no single Oakland County office to appeal to.
Does Oakland County offer a homestead exemption?
Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption plays that part here, pulling an owner-occupied home out of the local school operating levy — often one of the larger pieces of the total bill.
Does buying a home in Oakland County reset my property tax?
Yes — a transfer of ownership uncaps the figure under Proposal A, and the new baseline becomes the state equalized number as of that sale. Growth is capped again afterward, starting fresh from there.
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