Assessing

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 Rochester Hills City Hall - Assessing Department at (248) 656-4605 or click here to go to the Property Tax Lookup.  The search options are by Parcel Number (PIN) and by address.

How can I get general property data such as: year built, living area and number of rooms? 

This information can be obtained by contacting Rochester Hills City Hall - Assessing Department at (248) 656-4605 or click here to go to the Property Tax Lookup. The search options are by Parcel Number (PIN) and by address. 

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 Rochester Hills. The City recommends that you refer to listings in the phone book under Surveyors. 

I have just purchased a home in Rochester Hills 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 and a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit to file with the local assessing office. The forms can be mailed to City of Rochester Hills, Assessors Office, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. They can also be dropped off at the Assessors Office and we are located in City Hall at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive. Directions: West of Livernois, East of Crooks, on the South side of Avon Road. Our office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

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 typically requires the filing of a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit and a Property Transfer Affidavit 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 Assessing Department in City Hall or click here for the Homestead Affidavit and click here for the Property Transfer Affidavit.

I am inquiring as to whether I have a Homestead Exemption on my property.

This information can be obtained by contacting Rochester Hills City Hall - Assessing Department at (248) 656-4605 or click here to go to the Property Tax Lookup.  If you are a new owner, you are required to file a Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit with the Assessors Office to obtain the exemption. This is a one time filing requirement as long as your qualification status does not change.

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 (248) 656-4605 and we can assist you in this estimate and calculation.

How do I determine whether my property can be split into two or more building sites?

Land divisions are by ordinance subject to review by the City and the Assessing Department coordinates the review process. The Assessing Department can assist you with any questions regarding the Land Division process and provide the required Land Division Application.

I am thinking about purchasing a home in Rochester Hills, can you help me estimate the amount of property tax I will be paying?

Contact the Assessing Department at (248) 656-4605 and we can estimate the taxes for you. Taking half of the estimated property value and multiplying it by the applicable current years millage rate can provide a rough estimate. (($250,000 market value x  = 125,000 times the most recent Summer and Winter Rochester School District Homestead Millages combined, .0322428 (32.2428 Mills) = $4,030.35. Click here to go to the Treasury section of our website for appropriate tax rate listings. 

What is my tax rate? 

Contact the Treasurers Office at (248) 656-4675 for this information or click here to go to the Treasury section of our website for appropriate tax rate listings. The total annual property tax is collected in two billings, a summer and a winter levy. Individual property tax and assessment information for Rochester Hills can be accessed via the web by clicking here to go to the Property Tax Lookup page.