Delta County property tax
Homeowners in Delta County, Michigan typically pay about 1.13% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,771 on a median home value of $157,100.
Typical effective rate
1.13%
higher than 27% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,771
per year
Median home value
$157,100
In MI
#36
of 83 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.13% — 20% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the Michigan median of 1.25%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,827 for mortgaged homes, $1,701 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 36th highest effective rate of 83 ranked Michigan counties; nationally it sits around the 73th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Delta County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.13%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Delta County, MI?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Delta County is 1.13% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,771) divided by the median home value ($157,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Delta County?
The median owner-occupied home in Delta County is valued at $157,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,771 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,827, versus $1,701 for homes without one.
How does Delta County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Delta County's effective rate is 10% lower than the Michigan median, ranking 36th of 83 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Michigan counties
Counties ranked closest to Delta County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Michigan counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | St. Clair County | 1.14% | $2,562 |
| 34 | Arenac County | 1.13% | $1,707 |
| 35 | Wexford County | 1.13% | $1,927 |
| 37 | Ionia County | 1.13% | $2,237 |
| 38 | Clare County | 1.11% | $1,489 |
| 39 | Kent County | 1.11% | $3,217 |
Official data & resources for Delta County
- Delta County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Delta County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Delta County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.