49461 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 49461 (Whitehall, Michigan) pay a median of $2,916/year in property taxes on homes valued at $245,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.19%, which is near the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 49461 is approximately $243, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Muskegon County. This is $490 more than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 49461 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48831 (1.19%) and 48178 (1.19%).

In Whitehall, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $80,495, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Proposal A triggers full reassessment to purchase price in Muskegon County, removing the prior owner's capped growth and raising your tax bill. File for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Muskegon County Assessor within 45 days of closing to reduce school operating millage on your principal home. Contact the Muskegon County Assessor to confirm your PRE filing deadline and exemption details.