Equalization & Property Description

The Equalization Department advises and assists the Board of Commissioners in equalizing property tax assessments on a county-wide basis. In conformance with state directives the Department conducts annual sales and appraisal studies. These studies are used to equalize assessed values for each class of property in each of the twenty-one local units of government within Eaton County. The Department assists local assessing officers in the discovery, listing and valuation of properties for tax purposes, and in the development and use of valuation standards and techniques for the assessment of property. 

The property description staff handles splits and combinations for all units except for Delta Township, Windsor Township, Oneida Township, Benton Township & Hamlin Township. They also handle:

• PA 116 applications
• Any sales information *There will be a charge of 35¢ per page for any requested record copies*  
• Assisting taxpayers with any questions they may have
• Legal descriptions
• Name and address changes

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS

Effective August 1st 2022

ALL Land Divisions & Lot Line Adjustments will REQUIRE a Certified Boundary Survey. There will also be a $100 filing fee for the initial application. A fee of $20 will be charged for any additional changes. If any changes are made after the original split documents have been recorded, there will be another charge of $100.