Bay City property tax, in one number.
The typical Bay City homeowner pays $1,764 a year on a $97,600 home. That's above the Bay County rate (1.49%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
Estimate my taxBay City at a glance
Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,849, versus $1,688 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 3.6% of the median household income of $49,420.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Bay City compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $1,764 | $97,600 | 1.81% |
| Bay County | $2,271 | $152,200 | 1.49% |
| Michigan | $2,904 | $231,600 | 1.25% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Nearby
- Bay County1.49% · $2,271
- Saginaw County1.49% · $2,284
- Midland County1.47% · $2,875
- Tuscola County1.21% · $1,812
- Huron County1.19% · $1,829
- Gladwin County1.15% · $1,867
- Arenac County1.13% · $1,707
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Bay City?
The effective rate is about 1.81%. The median homeowner pays $1,764 a year on a home worth a median $97,600 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $100,000 home in Bay City?
About $1,810 a year, or roughly $151 a month, at Bay City's average effective rate of 1.81%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the city or township assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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