Benzie County, MI

Benzie County, MI assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Benzie County, Michigan. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Benzie County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Benzie County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBenzie County Equalization Departmentwww.benzieco.gov/government/equalization/index.php
  • Provides access to parcel search, mapping, and assessment information.
Property searchBS&A Online - Benzie County Property Searchbsaonline.com
  • Official vendor portal for property records and tax information.
Deeds and recorded documentsBenzie County Register of Deedswww.benzieco.gov/government/county_register_of_deeds.php
  • Provides access to recorded land documents via Tapestry (fee-based).
Property taxesBenzie County Treasurerwww.benzieco.gov/government/county_treasurer.php
  • Provides information on delinquent taxes and tax collection processes.
GIS and parcel mapsColligo GIS - Benzie County Parcel Mapcolligogis.com/public/
  • Official GIS portal for parcel mapping.
Permits and building recordsBenzie County Building Safety & Code Enforcementwww.benzieco.gov/government/building_safety___code_enforcement/index.php
  • Handles building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for the county and Springdale Township.
Zoning and land useBenzie County Planning Commissionwww.benzieco.gov/government/boards___committees/planning_commission/index.php
  • Benzie County does not have countywide zoning; zoning is administered by individual townships, villages, and the City of Frankfort.
County data

Benzie County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$373,136

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$166,800

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$995

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.26%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Benzie County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Frankfort$474,077$210,2500.65%$3,056
Beulah$385,893$181,5000.23%$885
Lake Ann$381,267$172,7000.23%$914
Honor$367,571$177,0000.23%$848
Thompsonville$281,111$115,2000.23%$646
Benzonia$281,888$123,6000.21%$612
Interlochen$341,103$149,9000.22%$754
Traverse City$380,951$171,2500.23%$916
Elberta$258,669$94,7500.33%$780
Arcadia$422,310$224,1500.36%$1,644
FAQ

Benzie County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Benzie County?

Use the official Benzie County Equalization Department for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Benzie County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Benzie County Treasurer for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Benzie County?

Use the official Benzie County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Benzie County?

Use the official Colligo GIS - Benzie County Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Benzie County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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