Correct office term: Local Assessor.
How the Michigan system works
Township, city or village assessors maintain values; local treasurers collect taxes.
Cities, townships and villages maintain current assessments. County Equalization reviews aggregate rolls, while current and delinquent taxes can move between local and county treasurers.
AssessmentLocal Assessor
Appeal bodyLocal Board of Review
Tax collectionLocal Treasurer, then County Treasurer for delinquent tax
Recorded documentsCounty Register of Deeds
Before opening a property portal
- Identify whether the task concerns value, payment, recorded documents or an appeal.
- Use the official office or authorized portal listed on a completed county page.
- Do not assume a county office handles municipal assessment where the state uses city or town systems.
- Confirm filing dates for the current year before submitting an exemption or appeal.