49329 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49329 (Howard City, Michigan) pay a median of $1,844/year in property taxes on homes valued at $190,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.97%, which is 21% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49329 is approximately $154, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montcalm County. This is $582 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49329 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 49233 (0.97%) and 49725 (0.97%).

In Howard City, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $71,585, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Michigan's Proposal A, your property assessment will "uncan" (reset to market value) at purchase, ending the prior owner's capped growth — expect your tax bill to jump substantially from the previous year. File for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Montcalm County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce school operating taxes on your primary home. Contact the Montcalm County Assessor's office to confirm PRE eligibility and submission deadlines, as school tax savings typically range $400–$800 annually.