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1. Where are you located?

Due to the completion of the Old Courthouse renovations we have moved back to that Building.  We are now located on the first floor of the Old Courthouse on the side of the building facing N Main St.

2. What are your office hours?

The office hours for the Old Courthouse are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

3. I have a question regarding my assessment, who do I contact?

Questions regarding specific assessments are generally best handled by the assessor for the municipality in question. Map of County Assessors

4. What is a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)

A Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) exempts a residence from the tax levied by a local school district for school operating purposes up to 18 mills. Section 211.7cc and 211.7dd of the General Property Tax Act, Public Act 206 of 1893, as amended, addresses PRE claims. To qualify for a PRE, a person must be a Michigan resident who owns and occupies the property as a principal residence.

5. How often does the Disabled Veterans Exemption have to be filed?

Per state requirements the Disabled Veterans Exemption Affidavit and supporting documentation has to be filed annually. These documents should be filed between January 1st and the Monday before the March Board of Review.

6. Does the county handle zoning?

No, zoning is strictly determined and maintained by the municipality in question. If you have questions regarding zoning please contact the City or Township in question. Governmental Directory

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1. Where are you located?

Due to the completion of the Old Courthouse renovations we have moved back to that Building.  We are now located on the first floor of the Old Courthouse on the side of the building facing N Main St.

2. Is your G.I.S. online?

Yes, we do have basic online GIS maps available, you can go to them by CLICKING HERE.  A "How to" use them can also be viewed by CLICKING HERE.  More detailed maps and information can also be acquired by contacting our office.

3. What is G.I.S.?

G.I.S. stands for "Geographic Information Systems". It refers to a number of interconnected geospatial and table based datasets that can quickly display and sort information based on text criteria or locational filters. For example it can export the owner/mailing information for properties within 300 feet of a historical building or highlight all of the properties owned by a particular individual/company.

4. What are your office hours?

The office hours for the Old Courthouse are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

5. How accurate are your maps?

While we strive to be as accurate as possible these maps are not a certified record or a survey. They are intended only to provide a basic reference as to the size, shape and location of various geographic features such as parcels, roads & municipal boundaries.

6. Do you cover all of Lenawee County?

We maintain parcel layers for all of Lenawee County and we have aerial photography, reference topography, road centerlines and several other datasets on a countywide basis.

7. How do I know where my property lines are?

The only way to know with any real certainty where a particular property boundary lies is to have a title search and survey. A title search by a reputable title company results in a property description via a "chain of title", or a tracking of the description of the property as it was sold from owner to owner for a length of time. Then in order to resolve where that particular description lays on the ground a professional surveyor using accepted practices, monumentation & documentation related to land surveying locates the properties boundaries

8. I have G.I.S. Software, can I acquire Lenawee County G.I.S. Information?

Yes, however unless you are a governmental agency or under contract with one we do charge for G.I.S. data and you will have to sign a Data Dissemination Agreement.

9. Can I use GPS Coordinates to find my property lines?

The first thing to note is that your average consumer GPS (phone/trail) is only roughly 20 feet accurate under ideal conditions (no tree cover, clear day, minimal wind, good satellite coverage). Secondly property descriptions usually do not include GPS coordinates, they are instead most likely described in relation to Town and Range Section references or by a recorded subdivision plan. Both of which require locating physical monumentation on the ground as a basis of the description. Doing so reliably almost always requires an experienced surveyor.

10. Am I in a Flood Zone?

While we can produce a variety of topographic reference maps, the county does not make determinations of whether or not particular properties lie in a Flood Zone. Such determinations are often made by the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate maps (FIRM) which can be found at msc.fema.gov. However it should be noted that these maps do not cover all areas that can potentially flood, only areas where studies by FEMA have been completed/approved to determine flood zones for the purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Michigan Department of Environmental quality does have some additional resources for those with questions regarding the FEMA FIRMs and making flood zone determinations for areas outside of the coverage of the FEMA FIRMs. MDEQ Floodplain Management

11. How many parcels are there in the County?

There are roughly 51,600 linked tax parcels in the Lenawee County parcel layer as of 2022.

12. What is the highest point in Lenawee County?

According to current topographic information the highest point in Lenawee County is "Prospect Hill", it is located in Woodstock Township between Cement City and Onsted at 84°15'29.365"W 42°1'56.337"N and is about 1,226 feet in elevation.

13. What is the lowest point in Lenawee County?

According to current topographic information the lowest point in Lenawee County is the River Raisin as it exits the county near the Village of Deerfield. It is roughly 656 feet in elevation and located approximately at 83°46'10.315"W 41°53'8.07"N.

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1. How much does it cost to record a document?

It is $30.00 per document, no matter how many pages. For additional information try

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2. How can I add or take a name off my deed?

A new deed will need to be prepared. You can prepare a deed yourself or contact an attorney. You may obtain forms from a local office supply store or a local title company. The Register of Deeds Office does not have forms nor do we help you fill out the forms.

3. Who can get a copy of my deed?

Anyone can. Once a document is recorded, it is public record.

4. How do I get a copy of my deed?

You can come into the office and get a copy. It is $1.00 per page for copies of documents. You can also obtain a copy from our software's website at 

Kofile

5. What form of payment do you accept?

We accept check, cash and credit in our office. There is an additional access fee to use your credit card.

6. How do I set up an Escrow Account?

An Escrow Account will allow you to view and print documents.  We require $100.00 and your information to set up an escrow account.  Then we will supply you with a username and password to access the documents.  Please contact our office, at 517-264-4538, for further instructions.   

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1. What are your office hours?

Our office is open 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm until 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  Please refer to the calendar for the County holiday schedule.

2. What current Summer taxes are collected by Lenawee County Treasurer?

Adrian Township, Deerfield, Dover, Hudson, Macon, Madison, Medina, Ogden, Palmyra, Ridgeway, Rome, Seneca, Tecumseh Township. All others are collected by the local treasurers.

3. What qualifies me for Summer Tax Deferment?

Please click the link to be directed to the State of Michigan's requirements for Summer Tax Deferment. Summer Tax Deferment FAQ's

4. Where can I find the application for Summer Tax Deferment?

Please click on the link to be directed to the State of Michigan's Summer Tax Deferment Application. Summer Tax Deferment Application

5. What form of payment does the Treasurers Office accept?

The Treasurers Office accepts cash, check, cashiers check, money order, and credit cards. ***Please note there will be an enhanced access fee to use a credit or debit card.***

6. What do I need to purchase a dog license?

A current rabies certificate, not a receipt or invoice and proof of spay/neuter if not noted on the rabies certificate.  

7. Can I pay my current year winter tax bill at the County Treasurer's Office?

The Lenawee County Treasurer does not collect current year winter taxes until they become delinquent on March 1. Your local township or city treasurer is responsible for collecting the current year winter taxes through the end of February.