Oakland County, MI

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

Official sources

Oakland 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.

Oakland County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesOakland County Property Gatewaywww.oakgov.com/government/property-gateway
  • Provides access to tax parcel reports and property information.
  • Data availability varies by municipality.
  • Fee-based service for reports and maps.
Deeds and recorded documentsOakland County Register of Deeds Super Indexwww.ocmideeds.com/MIOakland/MVPSearch.WebSite/super-index
  • Official portal for searching recorded property documents.
  • Subscription levels and fees apply for advanced access.
Property taxesOakland County Property Gateway (Tax Information)www.oakgov.com/government/property-gateway
  • Tax parcel reports are accessible via the Property Gateway portal.
GIS and parcel mapsOakland County Property Gateway GIS Mapgis.oakgov.com/propertygateway/home.mvc
  • Interactive parcel mapping tool.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsOakland County Permitting Serviceswww.oakgov.com/government/services-2825
  • County-level permits are limited to specific areas like water resources and soil erosion.
  • Most building permits are handled by individual cities, villages, or townships.
Zoning and land useOakland County Land Use Mapswww.oakgov.com/community/community-development/planning-services/current-and-future-land-use-maps-and-statistics/current-land-use-maps
  • Provides land use maps for the county and its 62 municipalities.
  • Zoning is primarily regulated at the local municipal level.
County data

Oakland 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$385,464

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$160,230

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,408

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.86%

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.

Oakland County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Troy$470,530$165,1700.95%$4,590
Waterford$287,788$121,6500.61%$1,757
Royal Oak$360,893$150,9700.99%$3,695
Farmington Hills$390,748$166,6801.13%$4,495
West Bloomfield$475,913$201,8000.71%$3,462
Rochester Hills$484,371$166,7050.52%$2,446
Southfield$274,504$124,6301.17%$3,370
Pontiac$134,381$46,6800.75%$1,030
Bloomfield Hills$685,548$282,1700.66%$4,478
Novi$520,847$195,0851.05%$5,449
FAQ

Oakland County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Oakland County?

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

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

Use the official Oakland County Register of Deeds Super Index 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 Oakland County?

Use the official Oakland County Property Gateway GIS 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 Oakland County property owners?

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

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