Houghton County adopts 2026 equalized values; total equalized value rises nearly 12%
May 01, 2026 | Houghton, Michigan
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Jaikob Djerf, Equalization Director, presented Houghton County’s 2026 Equalization Report and recommended adoption of the equalized and taxable values.
Djerf reported total equalized value increasing from $2,041,879,500 in 2025 to $2,286,418,795 in 2026 (an increase of $244,539,295, or 11.98%). Taxable value rose from $1,334,220,310 in 2025 to $1,424,149,292 in 2026 (an increase of $89,928,982, or 6.74%). The report listed the top five units by equalized value: Houghton City, Portage Township, Calumet Township, Torch Lake Township and Hancock City.
The board adopted the Equalization Report by voice vote. Djerf summarized that roughly 55% of properties had principal residence exemptions in 2026 and noted disabled-veteran exemptions contributed over $21,240,000 in exempt taxable value (transcript lists figure with placeholder formatting).
Djerf reported total equalized value increasing from $2,041,879,500 in 2025 to $2,286,418,795 in 2026 (an increase of $244,539,295, or 11.98%). Taxable value rose from $1,334,220,310 in 2025 to $1,424,149,292 in 2026 (an increase of $89,928,982, or 6.74%). The report listed the top five units by equalized value: Houghton City, Portage Township, Calumet Township, Torch Lake Township and Hancock City.
The board adopted the Equalization Report by voice vote. Djerf summarized that roughly 55% of properties had principal residence exemptions in 2026 and noted disabled-veteran exemptions contributed over $21,240,000 in exempt taxable value (transcript lists figure with placeholder formatting).
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