Lake County, MI

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

Official sources

Lake 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.

Lake County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBS&A Online Assessing Searchbsaonline.com
  • Primary portal for property assessing records in Lake County.
Deeds and recorded documentsLake County Register of Deeds Online Recordslrs.lakecountymi.gov/landweb.dll/
  • Official portal for land records and document recording.
Property taxesBS&A Online Tax Searchbsaonline.com
  • Includes current tax search and delinquent tax payment portal.
GIS and parcel mapsLake County GIS Parcel Viewerlakecounty-mi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Informational parcel map; requires acceptance of terms before use.
Permits and building recordsLake County Building Departmentlakecountymi.gov/building/
  • Permit applications must be submitted via mail or in person; no online permit search portal available.
Clerk recordsLake County Clerk Vital Recordslrs.lakecountymi.gov/vitalweb.dll/$/
  • Access to DBA, marriage, and death records.
Zoning and land useLake Township Zoning and Land Uselaketownshiplcmi.gov/departments/zoning-land-uses/
  • Zoning is managed at the township level; this is an example of a local jurisdiction portal.
County data

Lake 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$115,325

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$60,300

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,177

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.94%

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.

Lake County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Baldwin$111,259$56,1000.94%$1,118
Irons$136,082$74,0001.01%$1,492
Luther$114,139$61,6000.94%$1,150
Idlewild$82,794$36,5000.86%$769
Chase$133,624$72,6000.83%$1,203
Reed City$139,216$76,7000.84%$1,330
Branch$136,251$80,8000.90%$1,282
Bitely$95,671$44,6000.91%$1,017
Tustin$148,026$79,8000.96%$1,540
Leroy$152,009$86,5000.83%$1,231
FAQ

Lake County property records FAQ

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

How do I find the owners of Lake County properties?

Use the official BS&A Online Assessing Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Lake County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Lake County?

Use the official BS&A Online Assessing Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

Use the official BS&A Online Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Lake County Register of Deeds Online Records 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 Lake County?

Use the official Lake County GIS 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 Lake County property owners?

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

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