Ann Arbor Property Tax Quick Facts
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Washtenaw County
- Assessed By
- Washtenaw County Equalization
- Appeal Deadline
- March Board of Review
- County Tax Rate
- ~2.05%
- Shared with Ann Arbor
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Ann Arbor
Check your assessment
Enter your Ann Arbor address for a free 60-second check. We compare your assessed value against comparable sales and neighborhood data.
Get your evidence packet
If over-assessed, pay $45 for a complete appeal packet with comparable sales, equity analysis, and pre-filled forms for Washtenaw County.
File your appeal
Submit your appeal to Washtenaw County Equalization before March Board of Review. Our filing guide walks you through every step.
About the Ann Arbor Property Market
Ann Arbor is a city located in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Every property inside the Ann Arbor city limits is assessed by Washtenaw County Equalization, which applies Michigan property tax rules uniformly across the county.
Because Ann Arbor property values are set at the county level, the $320,000 county median home value and 2.05% effective tax rate apply to homes throughout the city. Homeowners who believe their Ann Arbor home is over-assessed have the right to file a appeal directly with Washtenaw County Equalization before the March Board of Review deadline.
Michigan allows the assessor to defend or adjust the assessed value during a appeal, so Ann Arbor homeowners should build a strong evidence-based case before filing — which is exactly what ProtestMax generates for $45.
Ann Arbor Property Market Context
Every Ann Arbor homeowner operates under Michigan property tax law, and understanding the state context is the first step toward a successful challenge.
Michigan market character
Michigan caps annual increases on the "Taxable Value" of your home at the lesser of 5% or inflation (Proposal A), but uncaps the value when the property sells. That means newly purchased homes often see dramatic assessment jumps, which is where most successful protests happen.
How Michigan handles appeals
Michigan homeowners appeal first to the local Board of Review in March, then the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Small-claims cases are simple and effective.
When to file in Ann Arbor
Board of Review meets in March, and this is the only window to appeal the assessed value for the year. Tax Tribunal filings follow by July 31.
Common Ann Arbor Property Types
Ann Arbor homeowners typically file protests across these property categories:
Single-family homes
The most common residential type and the dominant protest category.
Condominiums
Common in denser parts of the city and near employment centers.
Townhouses
Attached-home neighborhoods in newer subdivisions.
Small multi-family
Duplexes and 2-4 unit buildings assessed as income property.
Commercial
Retail, office, and small commercial along major corridors.
ProtestMax supports all of the above property types in Ann Arbor. Each appealpacket is tailored to the property's classification and uses comparable sales from Ann Arbor and surrounding Washtenaw County neighborhoods.
Ann Arbor Property Tax Appeal Questions
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Nearby Cities in Washtenaw County
These Michigan cities share the same appeal deadline (March Board of Review) and are assessed by Washtenaw County Equalization.