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Property Taxes in St. Clair County, Michigan

Median St. Clair County effective property tax rate: 0.72%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%.
Median St. Clair County home value: $214,800
Median annual St. Clair County tax bill: $1,650, $750 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in St. Clair County calculated?

Property taxes in St. Clair County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in St. Clair County or another part of St. Clair County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated April 13, 2026

St. Clair County, Michigan Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$1,547

$1,435

How Does the St. Clair County Property Tax Calculator Work?

Use this St. Clair County property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies St. Clair County's median effective tax rate of 0.72% to generate your estimate.

Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the assessor assigns for tax purposes, which is typically lower than market value after applicable exemptions. Our calculator uses the median effective rate for a more accurate estimate than the statutory millage rate alone.

Your actual bill may vary based on your specific exemptions, local school district levies, and any special assessment districts that apply to your property. St. Clair County’s median tax rate is lower than Michigan’s 1.05% median rate, and the county’s $1,650 median tax bill is $750 below the state median of $2,400.

For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore city and ZIP code-level tax rate trends across St. Clair County.

Property Tax Rates Across St. Clair County, Michigan

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across St. Clair County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across St. Clair County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare St. Clair County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Michigan or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

St. Clair County's median effective rate stands at 0.72%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within St. Clair County, the highest rate is found in PORT HURON at 1.15%, while ALLENTON has the lowest at 0.45%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, Tax increment finance districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property Tax Rates Across St. Clair County, Michigan

Source: Ownwell

0.12%

0.64%

1.15%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective St. Clair County Tax Rate

0.72%

Median Effective Michigan Tax Rate

1.05%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across St. Clair County, Michigan

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Algonac	0.64%	0.88%	1.14%	1.50%	1.81%
Allenton	0.30%	0.33%	0.45%	0.57%	0.76%
Avoca	0.22%	0.28%	0.32%	0.38%	0.49%
Berlin	0.28%	0.32%	0.36%	0.42%	0.49%
Berville	0.55%	0.65%	0.75%	0.89%	1.10%
Brockway	0.25%	0.28%	0.30%	0.35%	0.45%
Brown City	0.21%	0.27%	0.31%	0.40%	0.49%
Burtchville	0.29%	0.39%	0.51%	0.72%	1.11%
Capac	0.62%	0.65%	0.71%	0.98%	1.18%
Casco	0.49%	0.54%	0.65%	0.78%	1.00%
China	0.46%	0.50%	0.55%	0.64%	0.79%
Clay	0.47%	0.52%	0.62%	0.85%	1.18%
Clyde	0.37%	0.48%	0.58%	0.71%	0.83%
East China	0.47%	0.53%	0.59%	0.70%	0.92%
Emmett	0.19%	0.27%	0.31%	0.36%	0.46%
Fair Haven	0.10%	0.12%	0.12%	0.71%	1.04%
Fargo	0.13%	0.19%	0.23%	0.32%	0.37%
Fort Gratiot	0.46%	0.55%	0.66%	0.81%	1.09%
Goodells	0.29%	0.35%	0.48%	0.60%	0.86%
Grant Township	0.31%	0.34%	0.46%	0.57%	0.69%
Greenwood	0.22%	0.24%	0.27%	0.34%	0.44%
Harsens Island	0.54%	0.66%	1.00%	1.40%	1.75%
Imlay City	0.25%	0.27%	0.33%	0.43%	0.71%
Jeddo	0.26%	0.31%	0.35%	0.49%	0.59%
Kenockee	0.25%	0.28%	0.31%	0.37%	0.48%
Kimball	0.34%	0.42%	0.52%	0.66%	0.98%
Lakeport	0.43%	0.47%	0.62%	0.90%	1.28%
Lynn	0.26%	0.30%	0.33%	0.40%	0.47%
Marine City	0.72%	0.92%	1.10%	1.50%	1.75%
Marysville	0.85%	0.95%	1.13%	1.39%	1.67%
Memphis	0.50%	0.76%	1.02%	1.40%	1.68%
Mussey	0.32%	0.43%	0.67%	0.80%	1.06%
North Street	0.30%	0.44%	0.55%	0.68%	0.79%
Port Huron	0.58%	0.94%	1.15%	1.54%	1.89%
Riley	0.30%	0.36%	0.47%	0.57%	0.78%
Ruby	0.30%	0.30%	0.32%	0.33%	0.41%
Russell Island	0.49%	0.55%	0.74%	0.90%	1.41%
Saint Clair	0.36%	0.50%	0.71%	1.18%	1.49%
Wales	0.36%	0.45%	0.53%	0.66%	0.82%
Yale	0.40%	0.68%	0.78%	1.06%	1.33%
Anchorville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Columbus	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cottrellville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ira	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Melvin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Smiths Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across St. Clair County, Michigan

When examining property taxes in St. Clair County, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.

The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The St. Clair County assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.

The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices:

In St. Clair County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.

Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in St. Clair County.

For example, the median tax bill in St. Clair County is $1,650, below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Tax bills range significantly across the county, from $287 in Fargo to $2,777 in Harsens Island, while China has the highest median home price at $343,200.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across St. Clair County, Michigan

Source: Ownwell

$54,200

$198,700

$343,200

Median St. Clair County Market Value

$214,800

Median Michigan Market Value

$213,740

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across St. Clair County, Michigan

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Algonac	$90,400	$144,300	$193,000	$268,800	$405,400
Allenton	$141,420	$217,300	$319,100	$408,450	$482,260
Avoca	$77,240	$99,000	$163,600	$268,400	$391,040
Berlin	$187,800	$240,100	$321,500	$402,350	$479,000
Berville	$94,300	$124,400	$163,200	$183,550	$213,720
Brockway	$131,500	$193,550	$258,800	$330,500	$403,240
Brown City	$153,540	$198,550	$300,300	$371,950	$475,200
Burtchville	$3,400	$143,900	$247,000	$422,200	$691,200
Capac	$100,760	$133,500	$155,400	$197,100	$248,400
Casco	$184,280	$244,600	$335,200	$441,600	$572,440
China	$207,860	$262,900	$343,200	$433,150	$530,760
Clay	$4,960	$162,600	$258,600	$389,000	$524,600
Clyde	$147,160	$200,000	$255,900	$329,850	$420,220
East China	$132,000	$193,900	$272,800	$398,900	$538,200
Emmett	$148,860	$222,450	$290,300	$359,900	$434,200
Fair Haven	$40,840	$45,000	$54,200	$258,400	$414,520
Fargo	$94,940	$105,100	$114,100	$168,400	$184,280
Fort Gratiot	$8,000	$158,000	$227,600	$312,400	$442,500
Goodells	$115,000	$163,800	$211,400	$305,400	$404,800
Grant Township	$160,100	$216,100	$279,300	$344,900	$425,980
Greenwood	$130,680	$200,000	$268,600	$343,500	$429,320
Harsens Island	$102,420	$170,650	$292,100	$477,600	$686,020
Imlay City	$123,200	$139,900	$209,600	$295,700	$470,600
Jeddo	$50,000	$165,450	$265,400	$338,350	$478,180
Kenockee	$141,440	$209,200	$286,600	$366,400	$445,400
Kimball	$11,800	$113,600	$184,000	$273,400	$358,200
Lakeport	$107,200	$155,200	$252,000	$411,300	$503,800
Lynn	$142,100	$205,300	$269,500	$339,100	$415,000
Marine City	$91,200	$131,000	$161,600	$202,000	$270,880
Marysville	$104,200	$156,400	$202,300	$272,000	$351,780
Memphis	$121,800	$148,600	$202,000	$311,400	$429,920
Mussey	$130,120	$181,600	$255,600	$343,000	$430,400
North Street	$129,480	$188,500	$235,800	$305,750	$402,400
Port Huron	$86,800	$110,150	$145,800	$206,400	$294,600
Riley	$186,200	$251,400	$336,600	$421,000	$498,200
Ruby	$129,480	$149,800	$178,000	$206,900	$220,680
Russell Island	$8,200	$35,200	$102,600	$139,100	$161,400
Saint Clair	$133,000	$192,600	$274,500	$393,550	$527,020
Wales	$172,240	$230,000	$297,000	$375,400	$455,960
Yale	$22,120	$103,400	$146,200	$199,300	$269,440
Anchorville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Columbus	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cottrellville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ira	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Melvin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Smiths Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Bills Across St. Clair County, Michigan

Property tax bills in St. Clair are based on the assessed value of a home, which is tied to its market value, and the local tax rate applied to that value. For a home with a median price of $214,800, the bill can vary widely depending on the specific property and location within the county. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,079, while the 75th percentile is $2,502 and the 90th percentile reaches $3,687.

What homeowners pay is shaped by factors such as home value, local taxing authorities, and any exemptions that may apply. The highest median tax bill in the county is $2,777 in Harsens Island, while the lowest median tax bill is $287 in Fargo. That range shows how much property taxes can differ even within the same county.

For homeowners, these bills can have a major impact on annual housing costs, especially when local assessments rise faster than expected.

Property Tax Bills Across St. Clair County, Michigan

Source: Ownwell

$54

$1,416

$2,777

Median St. Clair County Tax Bill

$1,650

Median Michigan Tax Bill

$2,084

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across St. Clair County, Michigan

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Algonac	$849	$1,470	$2,212	$3,125	$4,537
Allenton	$558	$933	$1,337	$1,925	$2,660
Avoca	$183	$325	$536	$942	$1,319
Berlin	$642	$889	$1,136	$1,444	$1,840
Berville	$749	$916	$1,105	$1,507	$1,927
Brockway	$359	$571	$793	$1,049	$1,375
Brown City	$425	$606	$897	$1,208	$1,558
Burtchville	$29	$720	$1,201	$2,116	$4,125
Capac	$766	$981	$1,222	$1,637	$2,113
Casco	$1,189	$1,590	$2,138	$2,941	$3,902
China	$1,106	$1,471	$1,933	$2,608	$3,404
Clay	$752	$1,139	$1,863	$2,798	$3,999
Clyde	$645	$1,033	$1,503	$2,182	$2,942
East China	$810	$1,148	$1,691	$2,496	$3,506
Emmett	$344	$607	$901	$1,196	$1,634
Fair Haven	$54	$54	$54	$1,975	$3,173
Fargo	$156	$196	$287	$412	$425
Fort Gratiot	$128	$988	$1,486	$2,194	$3,245
Goodells	$384	$623	$879	$1,884	$2,381
Grant Township	$558	$899	$1,225	$1,789	$2,288
Greenwood	$335	$540	$753	$1,036	$1,396
Harsens Island	$791	$1,447	$2,777	$4,796	$7,561
Imlay City	$389	$506	$706	$1,427	$1,991
Jeddo	$259	$673	$915	$1,637	$2,852
Kenockee	$436	$628	$898	$1,261	$1,617
Kimball	$98	$563	$953	$1,427	$1,969
Lakeport	$636	$894	$1,455	$2,784	$4,860
Lynn	$509	$664	$877	$1,211	$1,589
Marine City	$1,002	$1,348	$1,832	$2,537	$3,771
Marysville	$1,341	$1,768	$2,430	$3,300	$4,256
Memphis	$949	$1,625	$2,220	$2,899	$3,971
Mussey	$630	$1,016	$1,518	$2,217	$2,986
North Street	$419	$858	$1,300	$1,958	$2,852
Port Huron	$933	$1,211	$1,687	$2,437	$3,558
Riley	$799	$1,104	$1,499	$2,094	$2,826
Ruby	$397	$455	$565	$656	$852
Russell Island	$100	$257	$682	$1,057	$1,122
Saint Clair	$844	$1,402	$2,145	$3,228	$4,735
Wales	$807	$1,160	$1,552	$2,165	$2,842
Yale	$533	$813	$1,182	$1,674	$2,190
Anchorville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Columbus	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cottrellville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ira	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Melvin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Smiths Creek	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

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Dates
Appeal Deadline	March 9

Links
St. Clair Tax Assessor
Website	www.stclaircounty.org

Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in St. Clair County, Michigan

How are property taxes calculated in St. Clair County, Michigan?

Property taxes in St. Clair County, Michigan are calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the applicable tax rate set by local taxing authorities. The assessed value is determined by the county assessor and may differ from your property's market value depending on local assessment ratios and exemptions.

How do I appeal my property taxes in St. Clair County, Michigan?

To appeal your property taxes in St. Clair County, Michigan, you typically need to file a formal protest or appeal with your local appraisal district or assessor's office by the stated deadline. You'll need evidence such as comparable sales, a recent independent appraisal, or documentation of property condition issues. Ownwell can handle this entire process for you.

What property tax exemptions are available in St. Clair County, Michigan?

Common property tax exemptions in St. Clair County, Michigan include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions, veteran exemptions, and disability exemptions. Exemption amounts and eligibility requirements vary by county. Contact your local appraisal district or check Ownwell for details specific to your property.

When are property taxes due in St. Clair County, Michigan?

Property tax deadlines in St. Clair County, Michigan vary by county but typically include an assessment notice period in spring or early summer, followed by an appeal deadline, and a tax payment due date in the fall or winter. Check with your county assessor's office for specific dates in your area.

How can Ownwell help reduce my property taxes in St. Clair County, Michigan?

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