Kent County Commercial Property Tax Appeals

We represent owners of all commercial property types in Kent County, including retail, office, industrial, multifamily, healthcare, and more — across Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, East Grand Rapids, and every other Kent County community. We also handle special-use properties including hospitality properties along the M-6 corridor, self-storage facilities, and auto-related commercial properties — property types that require distinct valuation methodologies that standard mass appraisal approaches often get wrong.

The deadline is May 31 of the tax year. This is the Michigan Tax Tribunal filing deadline and applies to all Kent County commercial properties. Once it passes, you cannot appeal your assessment for that year. Kent County is growing quickly, and assessment notices can reflect significant year-over-year increases. If you received a notice showing a substantial increase for 2026, don't assume the new value is correct — contact us for a review before the May 31 deadline locks you in for the full year. See all 2026 Michigan property tax deadlines.

When a commercial property sells in Kent County, the taxable value uncaps to the full State Equalized Value (SEV). In a fast-growing market like Grand Rapids, this can mean a substantial tax increase for the new owner. Even after uncapping, the assessed value can be challenged if it's above fair market value. In Kent County's strong market, the gap between a long-held property's capped taxable value and the post-sale assessment can be substantial — and because the market has been appreciating, the uncapped value may be set at or above what buyers are actually paying in comparable transactions. A prompt post-purchase appeal can often achieve a meaningful reduction in the first year of ownership. Learn how Michigan uncapping rules affect your tax obligation.

EPTA works on a contingency basis — you pay nothing unless we successfully reduce your assessment and save you money. There are no upfront fees, no retainers, and no risk. If we don't save you money, you owe us nothing. Because our fee is a percentage of the savings we achieve, we are motivated to pursue the largest reduction the evidence will support — not just any reduction. We only take cases where we believe there is a genuine over-assessment. See our property tax appeal cost guide for what to expect.

Kent County appeals succeed when they are built on evidence that directly refutes the assessor's value conclusion. For office and retail properties in Grand Rapids and Kentwood, comparable sales data showing actual arm's-length transactions of similar properties is the foundation of any appeal. Income-based evidence — actual rent rolls, vacancy data, operating expenses, and a supported market cap rate — can be even more persuasive for income-producing properties, because it demonstrates what a knowledgeable investor would actually pay based on the property's performance. See our guide to commercial property tax appeal evidence for a detailed breakdown of what the Tribunal expects. Physical condition evidence rounds out the package. Our team compiles and presents all of this evidence on your behalf, applying the valuation methodology that best fits your specific property type.

The Michigan Tax Tribunal is a quasi-judicial proceeding, and Kent County commercial appeals involve the same substantive requirements as any formal valuation dispute: credible comparable sales, properly analyzed income data, and a supportable true cash value conclusion. Grand Rapids and Kent County municipalities are represented by experienced legal and appraisal teams who will scrutinize every aspect of your evidence. Review the pros and cons of DIY vs. professional representation before deciding. A property owner representing themselves is unlikely to have access to the same market data, valuation expertise, or procedural knowledge that professional representation provides. Working with an experienced appeal team on a contingency basis eliminates your financial risk while ensuring your case is presented with the rigor it deserves.

Virtually any commercial property type in Kent County can be appealed if the assessed value exceeds true cash value. The most common property types we handle include retail centers and strip malls along 28th Street and Eastern Avenue, office buildings in downtown Grand Rapids and suburban Kentwood, industrial and warehouse facilities in Wyoming's manufacturing corridor, multifamily apartment complexes throughout the county, and healthcare properties including medical office buildings and outpatient clinics. Special-use properties — including auto dealerships, self-storage facilities, and hospitality properties — are also eligible and are frequently over-assessed because their unique characteristics make it difficult for mass appraisal systems to value them accurately. If your property generates income or was recently purchased, it is almost certainly worth having your assessment reviewed.