Assessing Department

PHONE

(231) 922-4450

FAX

(231) 922-4479

EMAIL

tcassessor@traversecitymi.gov

HOURS

Monday–Friday
8:00am–5:00pm
Excluding Most Federal Holidays

ADDRESS

City of Traverse City
City Assessing Department
400 Boardman Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Polly (Watson) Cairns

City Assessor MMAO - Level IV
Certified General R.E. Appraiser Personal
Property Examiner

Erik Sandy

Deputy City Assessor
MAAO - Certification Level
Personal Property Examiner

Dan Tollefson

Property Appraiser
MAAO - Certification Level
Personal Property Examiner

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Overview

The Assessing Department is entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining the City's assessment rolls for all assessable property, both real and personal, located within the City limits for Grand Traverse & Leelanau Counties.

Assessment and taxable value determinations are made in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL), otherwise known as the "General Property Tax Act" (often referred to as the GPTA). 

Property Exemptions