Assessment & Records
Access property record cards, assessment studies, exemption information, Board of Review guidance, and official County mapping resources.
Questions about your property assessment?
Contact Nick Couture for information about real or personal property assessments and related filings. The Assessor’s goal is to respond within one business day; workload may extend the response time up to five business days. Contact the Township Supervisor for complaints or feedback.
Property record cards
Current limited record-card information may include building sketches and photos and is updated annually in the spring. Historic record cards may be inspected at the Township Office during regular hours or requested by phone or email.
Current ownership information
The limited search does not list every Emmet County property and may not reflect current ownership. Use Emmet County’s property search for current ownership and broader parcel information.
Claiming or rescinding a PRE
A Principal Residence Exemption may reduce school operating taxes on a qualifying principal residence.
Land analysis, ECF & exemption materials
Land Analysis & Property Value
Seven-page Township land-analysis document.
Open land analysis PDFEconomic Condition Factor
Three-page Township ECF document supporting annual assessment analysis.
Open ECF PDF2026 Poverty Exemption
Township poverty-exemption resolution and eligibility materials.
Open poverty exemption PDFMarch Board of Review petitions
Assessment notices are generally mailed in February. Review the notice carefully and verify that the Township has your correct mailing address before January.
How to petition
- March Board of Review dates and times appear on the assessment notice and are posted publicly.
- Send the petition to the Township Office in care of the Board of Review.
- You do not need to attend in person to file a petition.
- Include supporting information, such as relevant comparable-property values.
How assessed value is determined
Michigan assessments are generally established at 50% of estimated true cash value. The Assessor calculates values annually and sends an assessment notice to the owner of record.
Contact the Assessor before the Board of Review if you need help understanding the notice or the supporting record.
Disabled Veterans Exemption
A qualifying Michigan disabled veteran—or an eligible surviving spouse who has not remarried—may qualify for a property-tax exemption under MCL 211.7b. Eligibility generally includes one of these VA determinations:
- Permanent and total service-connected disability with benefits at the 100% rate;
- Pecuniary assistance for specially adapted housing; or
- Individual unemployability.
Documentation requirements depend on the eligibility basis. Contact the Assessor before filing.
County property resources
Need assessment assistance?
Contact Nick Couture for assessment questions, or the Township Office for records and forms.
Assessment, exemption, and appeal summaries are provided for convenience. Current Michigan law, official forms, assessment notices, and determinations by the Assessor or Board of Review control.