What will the taxes actually be?

Michigan Property Tax Estimator & FAQ | Lotus Home Loans

Estimate first-year Michigan property taxes after purchase. Learn why listing taxes differ, how Proposal A works, and plan your true monthly payment.

What will the taxes actually be?

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Know your taxes.

The tax figure on a listing is what the seller pays today. When a home changes hands its taxable value uncaps, so your first full year is usually higher. Here's the planning number — and what it can climb to after that.

Summer and winter bills split the year. This estimator uses 2025 millage so you can see the uncapped first-year total and a monthly escrow figure for payment planning with .

Our why

We built this calculator because one of the biggest surprises Michigan homebuyers face is property taxes after closing.

Many online listings show the seller's current tax bill—not what a new owner will actually pay.

Our goal is simple: help you understand your true monthly payment before you make an offer.

Estimate your first-year Michigan taxes.

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