Houghton County, MI

Houghton 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 Houghton County, Michigan. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Houghton 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.

Houghton County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesHoughton County Equalization Departmentwww.houghtoncounty.net/directory-equalization.php
  • The Equalization Department coordinates property assessment and GIS data for the county.
Deeds and recorded documentsHoughton County Clerk / Register of Deeds Direct Searchapex.houghtoncounty.net/MIHoughton/DirectSearch/
  • The Apex portal is the official tool for searching recorded property documents.
Property taxesHoughton County Treasurer / Tax Informationwww.houghtoncounty.net
  • Tax information is accessible through the main county portal; specific tax payment portals may be linked via the Treasurer's department page.
GIS and parcel mapsHoughton County Parcel Viewercolligogis.com/desktop/
  • Official parcel viewer provided via WUPPDR regional planning commission.
Permits and building recordsHoughton County Building Departmentwww.houghtoncounty.net/directory-building.php
  • Building and demolition permits are issued at the county level. City-specific zoning permits may be required in addition to county building permits.
Zoning and land useHoughton County Planning Commissionwww.houghtoncounty.net/commissions-planning.php
  • Houghton County does not have county-wide zoning; zoning is managed at the township or city level. This page provides county-level planning documentation.
County data

Houghton 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$159,675

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$73,234

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,450

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.92%

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.

Houghton County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Calumet$117,246$53,3000.76%$886
Hancock$208,013$102,3881.11%$2,327
Houghton$246,551$113,0671.35%$3,198
Lake Linden$173,996$83,3000.89%$1,483
Chassell$257,201$118,6930.81%$1,984
Atlantic Mine$184,705$76,7180.85%$1,536
Pelkie$124,379$53,6360.85%$962
Laurium$136,881$53,4110.67%$912
Toivola$186,570$82,1300.86%$1,459
Hubbell$114,582$46,9920.92%$1,075
FAQ

Houghton County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Houghton County?

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

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

Use the official Houghton County Clerk / Register of Deeds Direct Search 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 Houghton County?

Use the official Houghton County Parcel Viewer 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 Houghton County property owners?

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

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