Pierson Township
21156 W. Cannonsville Rd
Pierson, MI 49339
Montcalm County
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Assessed value
and property taxes
Assessed Value: This value is half of the fair market value of the property. This value changes each year based on the expected sale price of the property, as determined by the Assessor. The Assessor studies groups of actual sales in neighborhoods, taking into consideration the description of the property (land value, building age and size, etc.), sales studies from Montcalm County, and State of Michigan guidelines.
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In February of each year, property owners receive a "Notice of Assessment", which states the new Taxable and Assessed Values for that year.
Taxable Value: The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the Taxable Value and the millage rates, and divided by 1,000; plus a 1% administration fee.
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This value increases each year by the inflation rate (as determined by the State Tax Commission), but not more than 5% and not higher than the Assessed Value. The value of new construction is also added. If a property is transferred to a new owner, the Taxable Value is 'uncapped' (made equal to the Assessed Value).
Tax Exemption Forms:
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Non-receipt of a tax bill does not waive tax, interest or penalties.
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Please contact the Treasurer's Office if property tax bills have not been received (Summer bill in July, Winter bill in December).
tax information
Notice of Property Assessment
Review this notice each spring;
please contact the Assessor
with concerns.
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It may be recommended to schedule an appointment at the March hearings of the Board of Review.
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At the hearing, the three community members, who serve on this Board, will listen to the evidence about the property value, and may change the assessor's valuation.
tax bills
Paying Property Taxes via Mortgage Escrows:
If taxes paid via mortgage escrow,
please note the watermark:
"Do Not Pay, Informational Only."
Mortgage escrows may include
financing and refinancing.
If recently paid off mortgage loan,
disregard the watermark.
Tax Bills:
Summer tax bills are mailed
and payable beginning in July
Winter bills are mailed and payable
from December through February.
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Please be sure to review tax bills;
they contain helpful information
(due dates, office hours, holidays, payment options, return receipt options, etc.)
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Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns.
All payments accepted as
conditional payment
until cleared through financial institution.
P.R.E.
Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption (P.R.E.)
All homeowners, especially new ones, check to make sure the Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) is applied to the tax bill. June 1st is the deadline to be living in the house, in order to qualify for the tax exemption for the current tax year. By receiving the Principal Residence Exemption, the tax bill should read:
PRE/MBT %: 100.0000. ​
Applications for Deferment
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Applications for deferment must be filed with the Treasurer's office prior to September 14. Deferred bills are due February 14th.
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Deferment Qualifications are as follows:
Gross household income for the preceding year did not exceed $40,000 and are ...
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A senior citizen (62 years old or older)
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A paraplegic, quadriplegic
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An Eligible Serviceperson, Eligible Veteran, Eligible Widow or Widower
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A blind person
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Are totally and permanently disabled
Agricultural deferments are also available for those who qualify
Tax Assistance
Delinquent properties enter into
forfeiture the following March
Please contact the County Treasurer for property taxes owing for 2024 and prior.
Michigan Forestry Assistance Program
Includes identification of forest disease, advice on planting for reforestation, state and federal cost-share, Qualified Forest Fee program, and more!