All Property Owners
The Assessment Department would like all Southfield residents to understand what is expected of their Assessors. Our office is tasked with procuring accurate records of all real property and business personal property located in the city of Southfield on Tax Day December 31st. Accurate assessments are completed by processing transfers of ownership, making property visits, analyzing sales in a two-year sale study, and hearing appeals of property values annually at the March Board of Review.
All assessments are completed equitably and set to achieve an assessed value ratio of 50% of the fair market value. All property owners are encouraged to navigate our page and understand the responsibilities of taxpayers. The resources and FAQs on this page have been compiled to assist first time home buyers and property owners of all types to understand all the facets of assessment valuation, tax exemptions, and market analysis.
Exemptions
Principle Residence Exemption:
This exemption is the most common property tax exemption and is granted to residential real property owners who claim principal residence for their property. Residential real property owners who claim the principal residence exemption do no pay the school operating mills portion of the property tax bill.
Residents in Financial Hardship:
Residents who fall below Southfield’s Poverty Guidelines MAY qualify for tax relief under the Hardship Exemption. Applications for the Hardship Exemption can be found on the Forms page under the ‘Assessment Resources’ tab.
Disabled Veteran Exemption:
If you are a Disabled Veteran with a Veterans Administration (VA) disability rating of 100% or more and/or declared Unemployable, you may qualify for a Veterans Property Tax Exemption by completing the Veterans form under the Forms tab. Copies of your annual VA Summary of Benefits letter, DD214, VA Identification card and Driver’s License will be required. These documents must be received in order to properly claim the exemption.
Please click this link to see the State Tax Commission’s resources regarding the Disabled Veteran Exemption
For Assessment information, please call the Assessing Department at 1-248-796-5230.
Online Assessment Data: access assessment and tax data
Get information for tax bills and payments, or call the Treasurer’s Office at 1-248-796-5200.
