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The function of the City Assessor is to assess all taxable real and personal property in the City annually, through completion of an annual assessment roll. The purpose is to levy the taxes lawfully imposed thereon. The City Assessor evaluates all new construction, additions and losses to taxable property, as well as continually studying and analyzing the local real estate market to determine property value as of tax day, December 31. In addition, the City Assessor must also prepare all special-assessment rolls, as required, pursuant to City Council resolution.

The City Assessor is responsible for maintaining the name, address and legal description of all real-property parcels, and the name and address of all personal-property parcels in the City. The City Assessor provides property data to local realtors, fee appraisers, taxpayers and the general public daily. It also maintains the mapping system by processing all requested and approved splits and combinations of real-property parcels.

The City Assessor provides the means of assessment appeal through the March Board of Review and correction of mutual mistakes of fact or clerical error by convening the July and December Boards of Review, as required by law. The City Assessing Department is also responsible for the preparation and defense of all assessment petitions to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The City Assessing Department must prepare the reports, forms and warrants mandated by the county and state for equalization of assessments and the spreading of property taxes.

The Assessing Department determines whether a property qualifies for a "principal residence" exemption from the 18 mills of school operating tax. To be eligible for the principal residence" exemption, you must own and occupy the home as your principal residence as of June 1st of the current year and have filed a valid Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption affidavit with the Assessor's Office.

The City of Wixom's Assessing Services are provided by WCA Assessing. In addition to WCA's services, the City provides the following services:

Acts as a liaison for Board of Review
Accepts Property Transfer Affidavits
Accepts Principal Residence Exemption documents
Assists in matters relating to planning, land acquisition and tax abatement review

Local assessing-related services are located within the City Manager's Office. For copies of assessing related forms, including:

Property Transfer Affidavits,
PRE Exemption forms,
Lot Split/Combinations forms
Right-of-Way Vacation Forms

Please see our Forms & Applications page.

The City’s assessing information is supported by Geographic Information System (GIS) services currently provided by Anderson Eckstein and Westrick (AEW).

City of Wixom
49045 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
248-624-0894
Monday - Thursday, 7:15 am – 5:30 pm

WCA Assessing
38110 Executive Drive, Suite 200
Westland, MI 48185
248-321-1031
Wixominfo@wcaassessing.com

December Board of Review Information
The City of Wixom Board of Review will meet on the following day:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:00 AM
Council Chambers

December Board of Review NOTICE HERE.

FAQs

When may I appeal my property assessment?

The Board of Review begins hearing individual assessment appeals on, approximately, the second Monday in March. The assessment change notice details the dates and times of the meetings. To personally appear before the Board, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment. Residential Assessed and Taxable Value disputes must protest to the Board of Review (in person or by letter) in order to appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
How will I know what my taxes will be for the upcoming calendar year?

Early each year, an Assessment Notice is mailed from Oakland County Equalization with your proposed assessment for the new tax year. Any questions regarding the notice should be directed to Oakland County Equalization at 248-858-0740.
How can I find out tax and property data for my property and other properties in the City?

You may visit the Finance Department at City Hall for tax information, and there is a computer within the Construction & Development office for viewing property data. You must have the address or parcel identification number in order to look-up information on the computer.
Does the City have a copy of our property survey?

No. Individuals who are having disagreements with the property owner next door usually ask this question. The City has aerial photographs, but they would not be considered reliable, accurate or exact for the purpose of locating a specific property boundary. To accurately locate property boundaries, it is necessary to hire a registered land surveyor.
What can I expect to happen to my taxes when I purchase a different property?

In the year immediately following a transfer of ownership the Taxable Value will be adjusted to and be equal with the proposed State Equalized Value (SEV). The proposed SEV should represent 50% of the True Cash Value of the property. The actual amount of increase in taxable value will be the difference between the taxable value at time of sale and the following year's SEV.

Year of transfer / Year following transfer

SEV $125,000 / $150,000

T.V. $100,000 / $150,000
I purchased a property in the City of Wixom. Do I have to file a Property Transfer Affidavit?

The Law requires a purchaser to file a Property Transfer Affidavit (PTA) within 45 days of the transfer of ownership. The actual consideration for the transfer must be disclosed. Failure to file a completed PTA, after the 45 days have elapsed, is subject to a maximum penalty of $200.00. A link to the most current form of the Property Transfer Affidavit can be found on our Assessing webpage.

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