Property assessment and valuation services for Norwich Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
The Norwich Township Assessor is responsible for determining the assessed value of all real and personal property within the township for tax purposes. Assessments are conducted in accordance with Michigan law and the State Tax Commission guidelines.
Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) & Michigan Certified Personal Property Examiner (MCPPE)
Contact the Assessor for questions about your property assessment, taxable value, principal residence exemption, or to schedule an appointment.
Assessment Notices
Annual assessment change notices are mailed to property owners each spring. Review your notice carefully and contact the Assessor with any questions before the Board of Review deadline.
Taxable Value Cap
Michigan law caps annual increases in taxable value at 5% or the rate of inflation, whichever is less — until the property transfers ownership, at which point taxable value uncaps to the assessed value.
Assessed vs. Taxable Value
Assessed value is set at 50% of estimated market value. Taxable value is the value used to calculate your property tax bill and may be lower due to the cap.
The Assessor performs a range of duties each year to ensure fair and accurate property valuations across Norwich Township.
Prepares and maintains the annual assessment roll listing the assessed and taxable value of all real and personal property in the township.
Conducts field inspections of properties to verify characteristics such as size, construction type, and condition that affect value.
Processes Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) affidavits for homeowners who occupy their property as their primary residence, reducing the school operating tax.
Reviews Property Transfer Affidavits filed when real property changes ownership, which may trigger an uncapping of taxable value.
Administers poverty exemption applications for qualifying low-income property owners seeking a reduction in their assessment.
Assesses personal property used in business, including equipment and furnishings, in accordance with Michigan law.
The Norwich Township Board of Review meets each March to hear appeals from property owners who believe their assessment is incorrect. Property owners wishing to appeal their assessment must appear before the Board of Review during the scheduled session. The Board of Review also meets in July and December for specific purposes.
March Board of Review
The March Board of Review is the primary opportunity for property owners to appeal their assessed value. Contact the Township Clerk for the exact dates and times.
Stacie Langworthy, Township Clerk — 231-629-1882 — [email protected]
File with the Assessor to claim or rescind a principal residence exemption on your primary home.
Must be filed within 45 days of a property transfer. Failure to file may result in a penalty.
Apply for a reduction in assessment based on financial hardship. Contact the Assessor or Clerk for the township's poverty exemption guidelines.
Businesses must file an annual personal property statement by February 20 each year.
Forms are available from the Michigan Department of Treasury at michigan.gov/treasury, or contact the Assessor or Township Treasurer.
Property tax forms, guidance, and the Michigan Taxpayer's Guide.
Assessment administration guidelines, assessor certification, and property tax rules.
County equalization department for property tax information specific to Newaygo County.
For questions about your property's assessed value, taxable value, exemptions, or to schedule an appointment, contact the Assessor directly. For tax payments and financial records, contact the Township Treasurer.
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