Leelanau County, MI

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

Official sources

Leelanau 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.

Leelanau County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesLeelanau County Property Searchbsaonline.com
  • Official vendor portal (BS&A) for property records and tax information.
Deeds and recorded documentsLeelanau County Register of Deedsleelanaucountymi-web.tylerhost.net/web/
  • Self-service portal for recorded documents. Requires user acceptance of terms.
Property taxesLeelanau County Tax Searchbsaonline.com/SiteSearch/TaxRecordSearch
  • Includes current and delinquent tax search capabilities.
GIS and parcel mapsLeelanau County GIS Portalleelanau.maps.arcgis.com
  • Interactive parcel viewer. Data updated annually after March Board of Review.
Permits and building recordsLeelanau County Building Departmentbsaonline.com/CD_PermitApplication/ApplyForPermit
  • Permit applications and record searches available via BS&A portal.
Zoning and land useLeelanau County Planning and Zoningwww.leelanau.gov/departments/planning_and_community_development/index.php
  • Zoning functions are largely delegated to individual townships; check specific township websites for local zoning maps.
County data

Leelanau 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$650,758

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$270,800

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,407

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.52%

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.

Leelanau County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Traverse City$541,235$233,7000.51%$2,877
Suttons Bay$640,141$259,5000.50%$3,376
Cedar$498,903$209,1000.46%$2,362
Northport$780,839$360,8000.54%$4,146
Maple City$594,238$236,9000.44%$2,688
Glen Arbor$810,896$342,0000.71%$5,202
Empire$675,546$255,7500.49%$3,588
Lake Leelanau$818,159$324,7000.50%$4,097
Leland$1,291,707$579,0000.56%$7,095
Omena$1,060,797$344,2500.54%$5,345
FAQ

Leelanau County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Leelanau County?

Use the official Leelanau County Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

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

Use the official Leelanau County Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Leelanau 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 Leelanau County?

Use the official Leelanau County GIS Portal 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 Leelanau County property owners?

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

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