City of Grand Rapids

Assessor's Office

The Assessor’s Office administers the property tax laws of the State of Michigan. We prepare the assessment roll for all non-exempt properties in the City. We mail you a notice of assessed value for your property on an annual basis in January. Every year, we determine the true cash value (TCV) of each taxable property within the City. Every taxable property is assessed at 50% of the TCV.

You'll find information about some of our services here on our main page, such as our Assessment Roll Report and Annual Review Program. You can also find forms for exemptions and appeals.

Real Property Tax

If you own property, you'll receive a property tax statement every year. The Assessor's Office is responsible for determining Assessed Value, Taxable Value and Capped Value for your property.

Personal Property Tax

If you're a non-exempt owner in Michigan, and you're not exempt, you'll have to pay Personal Property tax for the furniture and equipment you own. Learn how to file a Personal Property Tax Statement with the City Assessor here.

Assessment Forms

Looking to file an appeal with the Assessor's Office? There are a few forms here that you'll need to get started.

Assessment Roll Reports

The Assessment Roll Report provides an outline of the City’s Fiscal Year property tax base. This report also provides an overview of the City’s property tax incentive programs.

Economic Condition Factor & Land Studies

An Economic Condition Factor (ECF) adjusts the assessor's use of the state mandated cost manual to the local market. The assessor performs an ECF study for each neighborhood on an annual basis.

Appeals

Appealing your assessed value or a special assessment is an option, but you'll need to file an appeal on time using the forms below.

Appeal the Assessed Value of Your Property Appeal a Special Assessment for Your Property

Change Your Mailing Address

Are you moving? Have your Property Tax Statements and Assessment Notices been mailed to the wrong address? To avoid late payments or interest fees, change your address with the City Assessor's office.

Change Property Tax Mailing Address Form

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Looking to request copies of City records? The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows you to request copies or access to most City records.

Freedom of Information Act Request

Acting City Assessor

Lindsey Post

Phone

616.456.3081

Property owners may schedule appointments and inspections with the Assessor's Office by calling 616-456-3081.

Fax

616-456-4608

assessorgr@grcity.us

Please send email inquiries to assessorgr@grcity.us. A representative from the department will follow up with you within 24 hours.

Location

300 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Access to public records is available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Assessor's Office, located on the third floor of City Hall. No appointment is necessary.

Hours

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday Closed