49002 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49002 (Portage, Michigan) pay a median of $3,719/year in property taxes on homes valued at $223,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.67%, which is 37% above the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49002 is approximately $310, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kalamazoo County. This is $1,293 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49002 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49458 (1.66%) and 48076 (1.66%).

In Portage, property taxes represent approximately 5.2% of the median household income of $71,621, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposal A triggers full reassessment to purchase price in Kalamazoo County, where the 1.65% effective rate is among the state's highest — your first tax bill will reflect market value with no growth cap. File for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Kalamazoo County Assessor within 45 days of closing to exempt your home from school operating taxes, potentially saving $800–$1,400 annually. Contact the Kalamazoo County Assessor to verify your PRE eligibility and avoid losing this critical exemption.