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Fiscal Services - Assessing
Assessing Department - Phone: 989-837-3334
Email:
rduford@midland-mi.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Property
Taxes
Midland Board of Review
Other
Answers
Where do I go to find out the recent sale price and date of sale of a
particular property in Midland?
Visit the
Property Information Website or
call the City Assessor's Office at 989-837-3334.
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How can I find out
the year in which my home was built?
First, check the
City of Midland Property Information
website. If you cannot locate the information there, call the Assessor's Office at 989-837-3334.
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I
just sold (or bought) my house. What forms do I need to file with the
City of Midland detailing this transaction?
Refer to the City Assessor's
Forms/Brochures web page for information on various
assessing forms.
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How can I find out
the parcel code number of a property in Midland?
This information can be
found by searching for the
address of the property or the owner's name through the "City
of Midland Property Information" website. In addition, the
parcel code number is located on tax bills and assessment
change notices.
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for the year?
To find out what the taxes are on a given
property in Midland, tax billing information can be found by clicking on
the following link:
Tax Bill Info or by contacting the City Treasurer's Department at
989-837-3315.
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How can I find
out what I paid in taxes last year?
If you live within the city of Midland, tax payment information can be found by clicking on the following link:
Tax Bill Info or contact the City Treasurer's Department at 989-837-3315.
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Why do I pay more in taxes than my neighbor when our assessed values are
the same?
Taxes are calculated based on taxable value. Similar properties
cannot be compared by looking at taxable values or tax bills,
because Proposal A creates disparities between similar properties and
their taxable values.
The assessed value of your property is determined based on the local
real estate market and is the only accurate indicator of uniformity
among property values.
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How do I find out why I received a delinquent tax
bill from the Midland County Treasurer's Office?
Contact the Midland County Treasurer’s Office at 989-832-6850.
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Is there an easy way
to figure what my taxes will be if I buy a house?
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When does the Board of Review meet?
The Board of Review meets three times each year - in March, July and
December. For specific dates, refer to the City of Midland
Tax/Assessing Calendar.
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Do I have to
appear in person at a Board of Review session?
No. A letter of appeal can be just as effective. The key is to research
the local real estate
market for similar properties that were recently sold. A member of the
City's Assessor's Office can assist you with finding comparable
information. Alternatively, a recent appraisal of your home can be
submitted to the Board of Review as evidence of market value.
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What is the
difference between assessed value and taxable value?
Assessed value is 50 percent of market value, while taxable value (used to levy property taxes)
is, in most cases, less than that. However, when a property is
transferred or sold, the taxable value of a property is "uncapped," or
becomes equal to the assessed value, for the year following the year in
which the sale or transfer took place.
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How do I find out if there are any special assessments on my property?
Contact the City Assessor’s Office at 989-837-3334.
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Is my property in a floodplain?
Contact the Planning Department at 989-837-3374 for in-depth
information on floodplains and whether or not your property could be
located within one.
Floodplain information can be found on
the Planning Department website.
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