Equalization

Under the general direction of the Board of Commissioners, the Equalization Department directs the valuation of real and personal property and the equalization of property tax assessments to create uniformity by class among the 23 taxing jurisdictions within the county. The department also assures that assessment standards mandated by the Headlee amendment are maintained, explains departmental procedures and the assessment process to county residents, provides information on property descriptions and assessments, and prepares and files necessary reports with the State Tax Commission.

Please email Equaldept@montcalm.us with any questions or concerns. 

Make a payment here https://allpaid.com/plc/a005bj

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Office will be closed November 2, 2023 for training.

Fee Schedule

Service
 Fee
 Set By
New Address
 $30 Per Address
 Board
All Copies
 $1 Per Page
 Board
County Export
 $0.10 per parcel
 Board
Custom County Export
 $0.10 Per + $35 Per Hour
 Board
SWMRIC Export
 $400 Board
Aerial Photo
(11x17) & (8.5x14)
$35 color Aerial W Lines
$20 Map lines only
 Board
Aerial Photos
$15 Color Aerial W Lines
$8 Map Lines only
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Digital Parcel Layers
$15,000 Per County $1,400 Per Township
$40 Per section
 Board
Custom Mapping
 $35. Per Hour
 Board
  1. Enhanced Access to Public Records Policy

Helpful Documents

  1. Township Assessors Contact Info
  2. Zoning Administrators (PDF)
  3. Class Codes (PDF)
  4. SCHOOL DISTRICT CODES (PDF)
  5. Equalization Department Phone Numbers for Neighboring Counties (PDF)
  6. Parcel Number Reference Guide (PDF)
  7. Digital Geographic Data Use Consent Agreement (PDF)
  8. GIS Data Licensing Agreement (PDF)
  9. Petition to Board of Review L-4035 (PDF)
  10. Property Assessment Appeal Process (PDF)