Equalization

Under the general direction of the County Administrator, the Equalization Department is operated and staffed under contract with V&V Assessing LLC – Edward K. VanderVries, CEO.  The department carries out the statutory duties of County Equalization by conducting Sales and/or Appraisal studies in each classification of property among the various taxing jurisdictions within Oceana County.

The department is responsible for the maintenance of the assessment and tax rolls and all other tax related data for all units of government. The department also ensures that millages & tax levies are reduced when mandated by the Headlee Amendment.  Provides customer services by explaining departmental procedures, tax laws and the assessment process to the public. It also provides information on property ownership, property descriptions, & assessments.  It prepares and files all required reports with the State Tax Commission and other units of government. An additional responsibility is the issuance and verification of permanent addresses for all municipalities except Hart City and the Villages of Pentwater, Hesperia, New Era, Shelby, and Walkerville.

Detailed Assessment Record Card information should be obtained from the local assessor in each township and city.

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