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The TaxLienSimple Index / Michigan

The TaxLienSimple Index · MI · 2026

Michigan Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing

What Michigan statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.

Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026

59 /100
Tier B National rank #7 of 51
The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
Sale type
Tax Deed
Statutory return / penalty
none — sold outright at auction
Redemption period
none (right to redeem ends ~March 31 of the foreclosure year; foreclosure is final)
Bid method
highest bid (deed)
Sale season
summer–fall
What you buy
tax-foreclosed deed

Statutory note. Under PA 123 of 1999 (MCL 211.78) property is forfeited, then judicially foreclosed after ~3 yrs delinquency and sold at public auction with NO post-foreclosure redemption — a pure deed state, not a lien state.

7,109live parcels tracked
76counties with inventory
#7of 51 jurisdictions
Read the score correctly. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

Remote Investor Snapshot

Verified public-data profile for out-of-area investors — every figure below traces to the cited government source. Blank fields mean the source does not publish that value for this area (we never estimate).

Market & demographics

Population
10,057,921
5-yr population growth
+1.3% growing
Median household income
$68,505
Median age
39.9
Poverty rate
13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022

Housing market

Median home value
$201,100
Median gross rent
$1,037/mo
Owner-occupied
72.5% 27.5% renter
Vacancy rate
12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022

Property-tax burden

Median real-estate taxes
$2,708/yr
Effective property-tax rate
1.35% of home value

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year 2022

Natural-hazard risk & safety

Unemployment rate
5%

Source: FEMA National Risk Index (2023); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS (2023 annual)

Growth & livability signals

New residential permits
20,592 units, 2023
Broadband subscription
87.8%
Bachelor's degree +
31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (2023); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (household broadband subscription; FCC availability not yet integrated); U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 (educational attainment — school-quality proxy; NCES ratings not yet integrated)

Risk & opportunity flags

Opportunity Zone tracts
288 tax-advantaged
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites
89
EPA Brownfield sites
3,675

Source: U.S. Treasury CDFI Fund / IRS designated Opportunity Zones; U.S. EPA (SEMS National Priorities List; ACRES Brownfields)

Counties we track in Michigan

#CountyTaxLienSimple IndexLive parcels
1 Wayne County A 64 4,997
2 Saginaw County A 64 238
3 Antrim County A 63 129
4 Berrien County A 63 123
5 Jackson County A 63 96
6 Oakland County A 63 92
7 Lake County B 62 66
8 Muskegon County B 62 60
9 Bay County B 62 58
10 Mecosta County B 62 58
11 Calhoun County B 62 54
12 Iosco County B 62 54
13 Crawford County B 62 52
14 Kalamazoo County B 62 46
15 Otsego County B 62 42
16 Gladwin County B 62 39
17 Presque Isle County B 62 38
18 Allegan County B 62 33
19 Osceola County B 62 32
20 Tuscola County B 62 30
21 Van Buren County B 62 29
22 Monroe County B 62 29
23 Clare County B 62 27
24 Saint Clair County B 62 26
25 Huron County B 62 25
26 Roscommon County B 62 25
27 Montcalm County B 61 24
28 Branch County B 61 24
29 Saint Joseph County B 61 23
30 Ogemaw County B 61 23
31 Arenac County B 61 21
32 Wexford County B 61 21
33 Macomb County B 61 20
34 Shiawassee County B 61 19
35 Gogebic County B 61 19
36 Dickinson County B 61 19
37 Chippewa County B 61 19
38 Mason County B 61 19
39 Manistee County B 61 17
40 Barry County B 61 16
41 Montmorency County B 61 16
42 Alcona County B 61 16
43 Cheboygan County B 61 15
44 Hillsdale County B 61 15
45 Kent County B 61 15
46 Cass County B 61 14
47 Lapeer County B 61 12
48 Charlevoix County B 61 12
49 Marquette County B 61 12
50 Oscoda County B 61 12
51 Gratiot County B 61 11
52 Ionia County B 61 11
53 Isabella County B 61 11
54 Iron County B 61 11
55 Delta County B 61 11
56 Clinton County B 61 10
57 Houghton County B 61 10
58 Ontonagon County B 61 10
59 Schoolcraft County B 61 9
60 Alpena County B 61 9
61 Oceana County B 61 9
62 Baraga County B 60 8
63 Sanilac County B 60 7
64 Grand Traverse County B 60 7
65 Ottawa County B 60 7
66 Kalkaska County B 60 6
67 Mackinac County B 60 6
68 Menominee County B 60 6
69 Luce County B 60 5
70 Alger County B 60 5
71 Missaukee County B 60 5
72 Emmet County B 60 4
73 Keweenaw County B 60 3
74 Benzie County B 60 3
75 Livingston County B 59 2
76 Leelanau County B 59 2

Michigan tax sale — FAQ

What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Michigan?

Michigan scores 59/100 (Tier B), ranked #7 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

How does redemption and return work in Michigan?

none — sold outright at auction Redemption period: none (right to redeem ends ~March 31 of the foreclosure year; foreclosure is final). Under PA 123 of 1999 (MCL 211.78) property is forfeited, then judicially foreclosed after ~3 yrs delinquency and sold at public auction with NO post-foreclosure redemption — a pure deed state, not a lien state.

What is Michigan's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?

none — sold outright at auction Under PA 123 of 1999 (MCL 211.78) property is forfeited, then judicially foreclosed after ~3 yrs delinquency and sold at public auction with NO post-foreclosure redemption — a pure deed state, not a lien state.

What is the bid method for Michigan tax sales?

Michigan uses a highest bid (deed) method for its tax deed sales.

Does Michigan use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?

Michigan uses a tax deed system. Under PA 123 of 1999 (MCL 211.78) property is forfeited, then judicially foreclosed after ~3 yrs delinquency and sold at public auction with NO post-foreclosure redemption — a pure deed state, not a lien state.

See the actual parcels in Michigan

Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.

Browse live auction inventory →  ·  Michigan tax delinquent property list →  ·  Michigan state guide →  ·  Set a max bid →  ·  Academy: what a tax deed is — you can own it →
The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

© 2026 TaxLienSimple · The TaxLienSimple Index is compiled from state tax statutes and county treasurer/tax-collector offices; live inventory counts reflect parcels currently tracked by TaxLienSimple and update continuously. Nothing here is investment or legal advice.