2026 Property Assessments
Summary
Citywide assessments rose about 6% (6.43% residential, 5.31% commercial), with the largest neighborhood jump at 26% in District 7. Owners can call the assessor or file objections through May 18.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Higher assessments shift the tax burden among property classes; a Marquette analysis suggests large landlords may be under-assessed by hundreds of millions.
Homeowners who successfully appeal their assessments.
Homeowners who may shoulder a larger share of the levy if commercial properties are under-assessed.
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