What is the property tax rate in Forest Hills, MI?

Forest Hills has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.15%. On a median home valued at $474,800, homeowners pay approximately $5,472 per year in property taxes.

How does Forest Hills compare to Kent County?

Forest Hills's effective rate of 1.15% is 4% higher than the Kent County average of 1.11%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,217, while Forest Hills homeowners pay an estimated $5,472.

How much are property taxes in Forest Hills on a $300,000 home?

Based on Forest Hills's effective rate of 1.15%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $3,450 per year, or about $288 per month.

Forest Hills Property Tax Rate

Kent County, Michigan

1.15%effective rate

Forest Hills is located in Kent County, Michigan. Homeowners in Forest Hills pay a median of $5,472 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $474,800, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.15%. This is 4% higher than the Kent County average of 1.11%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.15%

vs 1.11% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$5,472

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$474,800

2024 estimate

Population📍

28,494

Forest Hills, MI

How Forest Hills Compares

Forest Hills

1.15%

Kent County Average

1.11%

Michigan Average

1.25%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Kent County

Compare property tax rates for 5 cities in Kent County, Michigan.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Wyoming	76,865	$2,683	1.32%
Kentwood	54,114	$3,186	1.28%
Forest Hills	28,494	$5,472	1.15%
Grand Rapids	197,768	$2,401	1.06%
Walker	25,201	$2,538	0.95%

About Property Taxes in Forest Hills

Property taxes in Forest Hills are collected by Kent County. Tax exemptions available to Kent County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Forest Hills. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Kent County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,450

$288/month · Rate: 1.15%

Kent County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.