Assessing

About

The Assessing Department has one full-time staff person who is responsible for:

1. Establishing assessments on all taxable property in the City for the equitable distribution of the property tax burden in accordance with Michigan's General Property Tax Act and the State Tax Commission;
2. Creating the annual assessment roll;
3. Maintaining property cards, ownership records, property descriptions and parcel maps;
4. Processing Personal Property Statements; and
5. Inspecting existing property and new construction.

Helpful Information

Property Record Card Information

Individuals can now gain access to the Property Record Card information by utilizing the BS&A website and following the directions.

Berrien County Tax Maps

To obtain an aerial "birds-eye" view of any parcel in Berrien County using Beacon Maps. This county GIS data base provides basic information on any county parcel. Once on the Berrien County webpage, a property search can be completed or the entire county map can be viewed. There are three options to search for a property and to allow viewing of the current aerial photograph.  There are numerous layers can be turned on and off to help provide additional general information.  Please note that the lot lines shown are not exact placement, you will need to find the property pin/markers to determine the exact location of your lot lines or obtain a survey from a licensed Michigan Surveyor.