Homeowners in Howell, Michigan paid a median $3,231 a year in property tax on a median home worth $265,600, an effective rate of about 1.22% (Census 2020–2024).
0.97%Livingston County overall
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Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Howell
At the local 1.22% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,825 | $152 |
| $250,000 | $3,041 | $253 |
| $350,000 | $4,258 | $355 |
| $500,000 | $6,082 | $507 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Michigan
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Detroit pop. 638,530
- Grand Rapids pop. 198,535
- Warren pop. 137,928
- Sterling Heights pop. 133,573
- Ann Arbor pop. 122,036
- Lansing pop. 113,023
- Dearborn pop. 107,423
- Livonia pop. 93,851
- Troy pop. 87,898
- Westland pop. 83,633
- Wayne County pop. 1,772,259
- Oakland County pop. 1,279,825
- Macomb County pop. 879,853
- Kent County pop. 663,150
- Genesee County pop. 403,305
- Washtenaw County pop. 369,822
- Ottawa County pop. 301,203
- Ingham County pop. 283,913
- Kalamazoo County pop. 262,375
- Livingston County pop. 195,833
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Howell, Michigan?
Homeowners in Howell, Michigan paid a median $3,231 a year in property tax on a median home worth $265,600, an effective rate of about 1.22% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Howell?
About $3,041 a year at the 1.22% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Howell higher than the rest of Michigan?
Howell ranks #179 lowest of 551 Michigan places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.25%. Livingston County overall is 0.97%.