Mecosta County Property Tax Rate

Michigan

0.99%effective rate

Mecosta County, Michigan has an effective property tax rate of 0.99%, which is 8% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $178,900, homeowners pay approximately $1,778 per year in property taxes. Mecosta County ranks #59 out of 83 counties in Michigan for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,778

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$178,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.92%

Median income: $60,951

State Rank📍

#59

of 83 counties in MI

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,917

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,613

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Mecosta County pay on average $304 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Mecosta County Compares

Mecosta County
0.99%
Michigan Average
1.25%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Michigan

Ingham
1.83%
Wayne
1.63%
Washtenaw
1.52%
Bay
1.49%
Saginaw
1.49%
Midland
1.47%
Calhoun
1.45%
Kalamazoo
1.45%

Michigan Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Mecosta County homeowners

Homestead Property Tax Credit

Up to $1,600 credit; 60% of taxes that exceed 3.2% of household income

Michigan homeowners with household income under $63,000 (income limits apply)

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)

Exemption from 18 mills of school operating taxes

Primary residence owners who file a PRE affidavit

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes on homestead

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability or receiving VA pension for total disability

Over 65 (Enhanced Credit)

100% of taxes that exceed 3.2% of income (up to $1,600)

Homeowners age 65+ with household income under $63,000

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Mecosta County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,970

$248/month · Rate: 0.99%

Quick Facts

Population41,242
Owner-Occupied60.8%
National Rank#1140 of 3,135
Median Income$60,951

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.