Assessing
& Deeds
The Oakland County Department of Equalization provides assessing services for the City of Berkley and is responsible for appraising all real and personal property in the City.
Ever wondered how your property taxes are calculated? For more information, check the Oakland County website or download Oakland County’s Guide to Property Taxes, by clicking here.
Treasury Contact Info
3338 Coolidge Hwy.
Berkley, MI 48072
248.658.3360 phone
248.658.3301 fax
treasury@berkleymich.net
Office Hours
M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Closed from 1-2PM every day
Assessing- Deeds FAQ
See below the FAQ for Assessing and Deeds. If you have any questions or concerns call us at 248.658.3360 or email us at treasury@berkleymich.net
Property Assessment Notices
Notices are mailed each February to all Berkley taxpayers. Be sure to read your notice carefully. The information on this notice determines how much you will pay in property taxes for the current year.
If you disagree with the information on this notice you have an opportunity to appeal your assessment to the Board of Review which meets every March. The Board also meets every July and December to correct any clerical errors on the assessment roll.
Complete tax and assessing information can be looked up in person for no charge.
Do You Have Questions About Your Property Assessment?
Our assessing representative from Oakland County will spend the second Tuesday of each month at Berkley City Hall. The assessor will be available to meet with residents in person (by appointment) or to take your call.
Call 248.658.3316 to make an appointment or leave a callback number.
The purpose of a Board of Review meeting is to act on changes in state equalized value and taxable value which were the result of:
- Value appeals - March only
- Clerical errors - July and December
- Poverty appeals - March, July, and December
- Michigan Tax Tribunal decisions - March, July, or December
To obtain a Poverty Exemption you must first complete and return personal financial data forms. These forms are available from the City of Berkley Treasurer's office.
In an effort to avoid probate for their estate - residents may add a name to their deed. Some residents who have added names to their deeds have seen an increase in their property taxes. This is due to changes in how these deeds are processed by the Oakland County Clerk's Office.
If you have added a name to your deed and your summer taxes have dramatically increased, please email or call us at 248.658.3310.