Michigan House Speaker proposes eliminating state property tax
Property taxes are an issue that could show up on the ballot this year, as lawmakers are discussing it.
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Property taxes are an issue that could show up on the ballot this year, as lawmakers are discussing it.
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a state budget that includes $90 million in tax breaks aimed at senior homeowners.
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will have extended hours, by appointment, during the remainder of March.
If you own a home in the city of Detroit, you've likely already received your property tax bill for summer property taxes in the mail, and now it's time to talk payment.
Several property owners in Lansing have been mailed incorrect summer property tax bills, city officials said.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
Real estate in Detroit is not only recovering but thriving, with Mayor Mike Duggan announcing on Monday that homeowners have seen their property values more than triple since 2017.
The Land Value Tax Plan would cut property taxes by 17% while more than doubling the tax rate on land, including abandoned buildings and vacant lots.
The proposal will head to the state legislature for approval and voters could see the tax plan on the Detroit ballot next February. If approved, the program would be phased in over three years starting in 2025.
Property tax values in Wayne County have continued to rise and were up 9.85% in 2022.
Annual property taxes on single-family homes rose 3.6% last year, with the typical homeowner paying nearly $4,000 a year.
The Michigan Homeowners Assistance Fund has $242 million in federal funds to help clear mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes for eligible applicants.
The Property Tax Appeal Project along with the Coalition for Property Tax Justice created the "Search and Compare Tool" to provide homeowners with evidence to appeal over assessments.
City officials say the increase will be reflected in an annual notice of property assessment changes for this year. Those notices will be delivered to mailboxes next week.
There are four different levels of exemptions ranging from 10% to 100%.
Prosecutors say 68-year-old Benjamin Wagner sexually assaulted five girls and women between 1999 and 2003.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.
A free speech lawsuit against a Michigan school district involving a 14-year-old's decision to remain silent for the Pledge of Allegiance has been settled.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
A spokesperson from the Michigan Department of Corrections told CBS News Detroit that Jarvis Butts died by suicide, two weeks after he was sentenced.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
Prosecutors say 68-year-old Benjamin Wagner sexually assaulted five girls and women between 1999 and 2003.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Michigan prison leaders have launched a "safe prisons initiative" to curb rising assaults and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A new resolution in Wayne County, Michigan, is taking aim at toxic chemicals in hair products marketed to Black women.
A retired Detroit police sergeant appeared in court for the first time on Thursday and was remanded to jail, a week after he was charged with 15 counts of kidnapping and rape in five separate sexual assault cases.
The Detroit man convicted of murdering 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris was found dead in prison Thursday morning. CBS News Detroit spoke to one of Na'Ziyah's strongest advocates to learn if any information regarding her death and disappearance died with her killer.
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, has expanded to seven cases now under investigation – a mix of children and adults, all of them who were unvaccinated against measles.
Michigan state law prohibits non-violent convicted felons from owning firearms even after they've completed their sentence, but Detroit-area lawyer Barton Morris is still working to restore that right.