FAQs • Taylor, MI • CivicEngage

What if I build a shed or other building addition without pulling a building permit, will my taxes increase?: If a taxpayer builds a shed or other building improvement, property taxes will increase depending on when the addition is discovered. The assessor is allowed by state law to go back in time two years and add value for the improvement. When the addition is discovered, the taxpayer will also be charged fines and penalties for not pulling a building permit. The taxpayer may also be required to tear the structure down.

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Assessor's Office

1. I am putting up a fence and need to know where my property lines are. Can you help me?: The determination of property boundaries is not a governmental function of the City of Taylor. The City recommends that you refer to listings in the phone book under Surveyors.

2. How can I get general property data such as: year built, living area and number of rooms?: This information can be obtained by contacting Taylor City Hall - Assessing Department at 734-374-1315.

3. How can I get general assessing information such as: taxpayer of record, parcel number, assessed value, taxable value and legal description?: This information can be obtained by contacting Taylor City Hall - Assessing Department at 734-374-1315.

4. I have just purchased a home in Taylor and have been given forms to file with the City. What do I need to do?: The closing agent should have provided you with a Property Transfer Affidavit (Form 2766) and a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (Form 2368) to file with the local assessing office. A copy of your Deed should also be provided. The Deed is the actual document which transfers the property to you. The forms can be mailed to:
City of Taylor
Assessors Office
23555 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI 48180.
They can also be dropped off at the Call Center (located in the Building Department) and we are located in:
City Hall
23555 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Directions: Goddard Road quarter mile east of Telegraph Road. Our office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

5. I have just purchased a home and understand I need to file some forms with the City. What forms do I need to file and where can I obtain the forms?: The transfer of property requires the filing of a Property Transfer Affidavit (Form 2766) and if this home will be your principal residence a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (From 2368) with the local assessing office. A closing agent is required to provide these forms at the property closing. If you did not use a closing agent, the forms can be obtained from the Call Center in City Hall or look under Assessing Forms on the Assessor's Page.

6. How do I know if I have a Homestead Exemption on my property?: This information can be obtained by contacting Taylor City Hall - Assessing Department at 734-374-1315. If you are a new owner and your new home will be your principal residence you will need to file a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit (Form 2368) with the Assessors Office to obtain the exemption. This is a one time filing requirement as long as your qualification status does not change.

7. I am adding an addition and deck to my home. How much additional property tax will I have to pay?: The additional property tax will be based upon the added market value of the improvements. The additional assessed value and taxable value increase will be half of the added market value. The additional taxable value times the millage rate will calculate the tax increase due to the improvements. Contact the Assessing Department at 734-374-1315 and we can assist you in this estimate and calculation.

8. How do I determine whether my property can be split into two or more building sites?: Land divisions are subject to review by both Panning and Assessing Departments who coordinates the review process. Whether or not the property is buildable would be subject to City ordinances, as well as the Land Division Act of 1997. The Assessing Department can assist you with any questions regarding the Land Division process and provide the required Land Division Application. Questions regarding the buildable status would be answered by the Building Department. Application for a lot split/and or combination can be found under Assessing Forms on the Assessor's Page.

9. I am thinking about purchasing a home in the City of Taylor, how can I estimate the amount of property tax I will be paying?: Contact the Assessing Department at 734-374-1315 for an estimate of the new taxes. However, you can take half of the estimated property value and multiply it by the applicable current year millage rate for a rough estimate. (($80,000 market value x 50% = 40,000 times the most recent Summer and Winter Homestead millages combined, .0512623 (51.2623 Mills) = $2,050.49)). This estimate does not include 1% administration fee or special assessments.

10. What is my tax rate?: Contact the Treasurers Office at 734-374-1487 for this information. You can also obtain this information on the front web page by selecting "About Taylor" then Facts then City Facts.

12. How do I appeal my assessment?: The property assessments are mailed in February. The information for the appeal process is included in that mailing.

13. If I add a deck or other building improvements to my house, how much will my taxes increase?: Your property tax will increase. The increase in property tax is calculated from the millage rate and the increase in taxable value. For example, if the building improvement taxable value is $5,000 and the current homestead tax rate is 51 mills, the increase in property tax is $5,000 x .051 mills = $255.00.
If the same improvement is a rental or non-homestead property, remember to add an additional 18 mills for school operating taxes. The millage rate for non-homestead in this example is 69 mills. The increase in property taxes for the non-homestead property would be $5,000 x .069 mills = $345.00.

14. What if I build a shed or other building addition without pulling a building permit, will my taxes increase?: If a taxpayer builds a shed or other building improvement, property taxes will increase depending on when the addition is discovered. The assessor is allowed by state law to go back in time two years and add value for the improvement. When the addition is discovered, the taxpayer will also be charged fines and penalties for not pulling a building permit. The taxpayer may also be required to tear the structure down.