48114 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48114 (Brighton, Michigan) pay a median of $3,557/year in property taxes on homes valued at $384,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.92%, which is 24% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48114 is approximately $296, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Livingston County. This is $1,131 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48114 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48202 (0.92%) and 49629 (0.92%).

In Brighton, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $118,581, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Michigan's Proposal A, your property will be "uncapped" and reassessed to current market value at purchase, eliminating the prior owner's capped assessment and increasing your annual property tax bill. Livingston County offers the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE), which exempts owner-occupied primary residences from school operating tax millage if you file; apply at the county assessor's office. File your PRE application with the Livingston County Assessor within 30 days of your purchase closing to lock in the exemption and avoid school operating millage charges.