Farmington Hills Property Tax Records

Farmington Hills property tax records are managed by the City Assessor and are publicly accessible through the BS&A Online portal. Farmington Hills is an Oakland County city with around 83,000 residents. It is one of the larger cities in Oakland County and has a mix of residential neighborhoods and significant commercial development along major corridors. Property owners, buyers, and researchers can use the BS&A portal to look up assessed values, taxable values, parcel data, and tax history for any property in the city. This page covers how to search records, what the assessor handles, available exemptions, and how appeals work.

How to Search Farmington Hills Property Tax Records

The City of Farmington Hills uses the BS&A Online platform for public access to property tax records. This is the standard system for most Michigan municipalities. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. The system returns records that show the assessed value, taxable value, ownership details, and billing history for each parcel. No registration is required for a basic lookup.

Go to the Farmington Hills BS&A property tax portal to search. Enter a name, address, or parcel ID. The portal lists matching results and lets you click through to a full parcel record. You can see current year data and review prior years to see how values have changed. This is useful for anyone researching a property before purchase, or for owners who want to verify their assessment against prior years. The city maintains the data and updates the portal throughout the year.

The screenshot below shows the BS&A Online portal used by the City of Farmington Hills. It is your primary tool for finding Farmington Hills property tax records without visiting City Hall.

The portal pulls from the city's official assessing database and is updated on a regular schedule throughout the tax year.

If you need help beyond what is online, the City Assessor's office is at 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. Call (248) 871-2500 to reach city hall and ask for the assessing department. Staff can look up parcels, answer valuation questions, and help with exemption applications. The city also integrates with Oakland County GIS, which adds a mapping layer to the parcel data and can help you locate a property visually when you are not sure of a parcel number.

Farmington Hills City Assessor's Office

The Farmington Hills City Assessor values all real and personal property in the city each year. This obligation exists under MCL 211.1, which requires annual assessment of all Michigan property. The assessor uses market data, cost data, and income data depending on the type of property being valued. Residential, commercial, and industrial properties are all assessed, and the methods differ by type. Assessment notices go out in February each year and tell each property owner what their parcel's assessed and taxable values are for the new year.

The Assessor's office also handles Principal Residence Exemption applications, Property Transfer Affidavits, poverty exemption filings, and veteran exemption requests. When you purchase property in Farmington Hills, you must file Form L-4025 with the assessor within 45 days of the sale date. This is a state requirement. It tells the assessor that the property has transferred, so they can uncap the taxable value in the following year. If you miss the 45-day window, penalties apply. The office staff can walk you through the process and confirm what forms are needed for your situation.

Note: Call (248) 871-2500 ahead of your visit to confirm current office hours and ask what documentation you need to bring.

Property Tax Assessment in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills assessors value property as of December 31 under MCL 211.30. State law requires assessment at 50% of true cash value. The Oakland County Equalization Department reviews the city's assessments each spring and adjusts the multiplier if Farmington Hills is above or below the 50% standard. This equalization process ensures that all municipalities within Oakland County are held to the same legal standard.

Farmington Hills has strong residential values and a well-established commercial base along major roads such as Twelve Mile and Orchard Lake. For homeowners who have been in their properties for many years, taxable value is often significantly lower than assessed value because the annual cap has limited increases over time. When a property sells, the taxable value uncaps and resets to the assessed value in the year after the sale. For buyers, this can mean a noticeably higher tax bill than what the previous owner paid. The Michigan Property Tax Estimator is a useful tool for running that calculation before you close on a Farmington Hills property.

The Michigan Treasury sets the statewide framework for assessment methodology. Farmington Hills assessors follow those procedures when valuing all types of property within the city.

Property Tax Exemptions in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills property owners can take advantage of several exemption programs to reduce what they owe. The Principal Residence Exemption is the most broadly used. Under MCL 211.7u, the PRE exempts your primary home from 18 mills of school operating taxes. File Form 2368 with the Farmington Hills City Assessor by June 1. If you own the home and live in it as your main residence, you likely qualify. You can only hold the PRE on one property at a time. If you sell and buy a new home, you need to rescind the old exemption and file a new Form 2368 at the new address.

The Poverty Exemption is available for low-income homeowners who own and occupy their property. Submit Form 5737 and Form 4988 to the assessor. The March Board of Review decides these requests based on income, assets, and household size. Farmington Hills may have specific income thresholds. Call the assessor's office at (248) 871-2500 before March to check current limits and ask what supporting documents you need to bring to the board session.

Oakland County programs may offer additional resources for seniors and others. Disabled veterans with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for a full property tax exemption under Michigan law. The surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran may also be exempt. Contact the Farmington Hills Assessor's office to confirm current eligibility rules and start the application process. These veteran-related exemptions can eliminate property tax entirely for those who qualify.

Appealing Your Farmington Hills Assessment

If you think your Farmington Hills property is assessed too high, you can challenge it. The process starts with the March Board of Review, which meets each March. You can appear in person or submit a written protest before the deadline. The board hears your case and reviews the evidence you bring. Come prepared with proof of value: a recent appraisal, a sale price if the property changed hands recently, or comparable sales from Farmington Hills that show similar homes selling for less than what your assessment implies.

If the Board of Review does not change your assessment, your next step is the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The MTT is the state body that resolves property tax disputes across Michigan. For residential homestead property, the MTT filing deadline is July 31. For commercial and industrial parcels, it is May 31. Reach the MTT at 517-335-9760. The Property Taxpayer's Bill of Rights under MCL 205.735 spells out your rights throughout this process. Most Farmington Hills residential appeals resolve through negotiated agreements before a formal hearing takes place. Filing at the MTT is the step that keeps that process moving and protects your rights.

Property Tax Payments in Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills sends out two tax bills per year. Summer taxes are typically due in September and winter taxes in February. Pay current taxes to the Farmington Hills City Treasurer. The treasurer's office is at City Hall, 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road. In-person, mail, and potentially online payment options may be available. Call (248) 871-2500 to confirm current due dates and available payment methods for the current tax year.

Unpaid taxes go delinquent after the local deadlines pass. At that point, they are transferred to the Oakland County Treasurer for collection. The county assesses additional interest and fees on delinquent balances. Under Michigan law, properties with three or more years of unpaid taxes can be foreclosed. If you fall behind on taxes in Farmington Hills, contact the Oakland County Treasurer as soon as possible. Payment plans are typically available, and setting one up halts further penalty accrual. Staying current or addressing delinquency early is far less costly than letting the foreclosure process run its course.

Oakland County Property Tax Records

Farmington Hills is in Oakland County. County-level property tax resources include the equalization office, Register of Deeds, GIS mapping tools, and the county treasurer. Visit the county page for full details.

View Oakland County Property Tax Records

Nearby Cities

These nearby Oakland County communities also have property tax records pages with local assessor information and online search portal links.