Property tax: other; online property tax information; require to be available to the public. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 42b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tyrone Carter and 2 co-sponsors

Local units must publish online estimates of transfer-related property taxes, assessor contact, and appeals steps to help buyers predict tax implications.

bill electronically reproduced 05/20/2026

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Summary of HB 6000 (2025-2026 Session, Michigan)

Purpose and intent

The bill adds a new provision (Sec. 42b) to the General Property Tax Act (1893 PA 206) aimed at increasing public access to online property tax information.

The overarching goal is to help the public, including prospective home buyers, understand and predict property tax implications of a property transfer and to provide streamlined access to key tax administration resources.

Key provisions and changes

Local tax collecting units are encouraged to publish online information that is readily accessible to the public. The information categories include:

Predicted property tax liability upon transfer
- Information that reasonably predicts the expected property tax liability if a parcel of real property is transferred to a new owner who would use the property as a principal residence that is exempt from the school operating tax levy under section 7cc (i.e., the local school district’s operating millage exemptions associated with principal residence exemptions).
- This specifically relates to transfers under section 27a(3) of the real property transfer framework.
Assessor contact information
- The online listing should include the assessor’s office contact details, including a telephone number.
Appeals process information
- Clear guidance on how a taxpayer may appeal an assessment, plus a current timeline of the appeals process.

Enacting section 1 indicates the act takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Who is affected

Local tax collecting units (cities, townships, villages, etc.) in Michigan are the primary entities affected, as they are encouraged to provide and maintain the online information.

Members of the public, particularly:

Prospective home buyers seeking to estimate potential tax burdens before purchase.
Property owners seeking to understand or pursue tax appeals.
General taxpayers looking for direct access to assessor contacts.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Effective date: 180 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Implementation would require local units to establish or update online resources to meet the three information categories.

The bill does not mandate a statewide online portal; rather, it encourages local units to provide this information online where available.

Additional notes

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Regina Weiss, with co-sponsors Rep. Tyrone Carter and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky.

Action history shows introduction and referral to the Committee on Government Operations in May 2026; no further committee actions or final passage details are provided in the available text.

If you want, I can tailor this summary to focus on potential financial impact for homeowners, or compare it to current practice in specific Michigan counties.