ServicesAssessing

The City has contracted with Oakland County to provide assessing services. Under terms of the contract, Oakland County Equalization performs the following functions:

Assesses annually real and personal property
Prepares annual assessment role
Attends Boards of Review
Consults on Michigan Tax Tribunal appeals

The City continues to maintain staff at City Hall to provide personalized assistance to residents and businesses, including:

Answering taxpayer questions
Accessing and providing information related to the assessing role
Providing and accepting Property Transfer Affidavits, Principal Residence Exemptions and Request to Rescinds,
Providing copies of records, sketches, and photos
Maintaining Sales Records
Coordinating Board of Review appointments

All questions related to assessing should be addressed to the City’s Administrative Specialists. The Administrative Specialists will answer questions or coordinate with the County as appropriate.