Assessing

Service Change Notice

Effective September 1, 2025, Joe Lavender of Up North Assessing, Inc. will begin providing professional assessing services for the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

Regular office hours will be held Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For added convenience, residents may also schedule an appointment or phone call with Joe at a time that works best for them.

Contact Information:
Joe Lavender
Up North Assessing, Inc.
📞 231-420-8420
✉️ info [at] upnorthassessing.com
 

Assessing Services

The designated Assessor for the City of Sault Ste. Marie is responsible for administering the property tax laws of the State of Michigan. Each year, the Assessor prepares the Assessment Roll for all non-exempt properties within the City.

Property owners receive a Notice of Assessment each February, which reflects updates to the assessed value of their property.

As part of this process, the Assessor determines the True Cash Value of every taxable property in the City. In accordance with state law, each property is assessed at 50% of its True Cash Value.

Online Property & Tax Information

Access property and tax information through BS&A Online, where you can view details on:

  • Property taxes

  • Special assessments

  • Property sales

  • Building data, including sketches and photos

Annual Review Program

Annual reviews are conducted on a sampling of properties within the City to ensure records remain accurate and up to date, in accordance with State of Michigan guidelines.

Mailing Address Change

If you need to change the mailing address to a property, please complete the Mailing Address Change form. This will affect all future tax bills.

Helpful Resources

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City Hall
225 E. Portage Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783