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What is "capped value"?

Capped value is the lesser of +5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) applied to prior year's taxable value. The formula to compute is: (Prior year's taxable value - losses) x (5% or CPI, whichever is lowest) + additions = capped value. The process continues until there is change in ownership (transfer) which would cause...

What is "taxable value"?

Taxable value was created by the passage of Proposal A in 1994. Property taxes are based on taxable value, not the SEV. Taxable value = Lesser of assessed value or capped value.

What is Proposal A?

In 1994 Proposal A brought significant changes to the State's Property Tax System. However, Proposal A did not change standard assessment practices; all real and personal property must still be assessed at 50% of its true cash value. Proposal A created a different value (taxable value) for property taxes to be calculated on. Taxes are...

What is "Assessed Value"?

Assessed Value is 50% of estimated fair market value which is determined by the City Assessor. Assessed values change with the market year to year. The assessor does not create value, but simply has the legal responsibility to determine it and value the property accordingly.

What types of property are assessed?

All property may be divided into two major categories: Real Property and Personal Property. Real Property is generally defined as land and all things attached to the land. Interest, benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of physical real estate. Personal Property which consists of movable items not permanently affixed to, or part of, the...

Assessor FAQs

Tom Mead

How do I get a copy of my traffic crash report?

If you need a copy of your crash report that occurred in the City, please go to the LexisNexis website: https://policereports.lexisnexis.com/. For customer assistance with LexisNexis call 1-866-215-2771.

Assessing FAQs

Scott VanAllsburg

Daniel Rhines

John Haynes

Steve Jenkins

What happens if I don't pay my business "personal property" taxes?

Unpaid personal property taxes will result in a loss of that personal property to the local unit of government.

Where do my taxes go?

Click here to see a chart showing how every tax dollar paid to the City is disbursed.

Why didn't I receive a copy of my paid tax receipt?

If you want a receipt of your tax bill, please provide a stamped self-addressed envelope. You may also get this information from the City’s website.

My taxes are escrowed, why did I receive the tax bill?

This is the tax payer copy. We have also forwarded a copy to your Mortgage Company or financial institution if there is a number next to “Mort Code”. If you have recently changed lending institutions, please forward a copy of this statement to your tax paying agent. Your agent should then request further statements from...

When do taxes become delinquent?

Unpaid property taxes go delinquent to the County Treasurer on March 1, and additional penalties and fees are added. All questions and payments from then on must be handled by the Ingham County Treasurer’s office. Call the County Treasurer’s office at 517-676-7220 for more information.

Change of property ownership - what do I do?

Ownership changes are recorded with the County Register of Deeds and then the assessor receives copies of those deeds for his/her records. The assessor then gives those changes to the treasurer. The treasurer only receives these updates a few times a year when tax bills are printed and mailed. Please call the assessor at 517-655-2448 to make any needed...

What if I think I already paid my tax bill?

If you have a cancelled check or receipt showing your payment, please call me immediately. Sometimes taxpayers overlook a summer or winter bill, or don’t realize they have paid late and incurred penalties.

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