Staff

Assessor (MMAO)

Katherine Roslund
525 E. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Fax: (989) 681-3842
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Deputy Assessor (MAAO)

Hannah Post
525 E. Superior St.
Alma, MI 48801
Fax: (989) 681-3842
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

The City of St. Louis and the City of Alma have a shared assessing agreement for assessing services.

The Assessing Department has two full-time members to assist taxpayers. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Please see the City holiday schedule for other closings that may impact office hours.

A taxpayer may submit inquires directly to the Assessor and Assessing Assistant at the email addresses or phone numbers above. The estimated response time to questions is less than three (3) business days.

A taxpayer may arrange a meeting with an Assessing Department team member for the purpose of discussing questions in-person by calling 989-463-9515.

A taxpayer request for inspection or production of records maintained by the Assessing Department may be made by calling 989-463-9515. Information may be subject to the statutory requirements of FOIA.

Assessment records may be obtained, free of charge, on BS&A and can be accessed on this website by clicking the link on this page for Property Data, Assessing & Tax Information. Search by address/parcel number in the search box to locate information.

The City of St. Louis Assessors Office Accessibility Policy can be found in the documents folder on this page.

For information about assessing and property taxes, please review the Property Tax Guide found in the documents folder on this page.

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Michigan law requires the Assessor to annually value all taxable property at 50% of market value. Taxable properties include homes, factories, commercial properties, farms and vacant land. It also includes personal property for commercial and industrial businesses.

The Assessing department also keeps records on ownership, addresses, homestead exemptions, sales, and land and building details for approximately 2,000 properties located within the City.

Commerical, Industrial, & Multi-family Parcel Review Information

The City of St. Louis has retained Legacy Assessing Services to do a parcel review of all real commercial, industrial, and multi-family (duplex, apartments) properties in the City. Pursuant to the State of Michigan guidelines, the City is required to maintain a detailed record of all the properties located within its jurisdiction. This parcel review will establish accurate and uniform assessments throughout the City.

A representative of Legacy Assessing Services will be visiting each property in the City to gather information regarding the various structures on the property. This representative will be measuring each structure, gathering information regarding the interior of the buildings, and photographing the properties.

It is imperative for you to realize that the parcel review WILL NOT increase taxes on those properties that have previously been taxed for buildings on the property (except for the annual level of inflation required by the State Tax Commission on taxable values). If a building is found on the property that has not previously been on the assessment/tax roll, then that building will be added to the assessment/tax roll and that property will experience an increase in taxes because of the omitted structure. I reiterate…ONLY IF A BUILDING HAS NEVER BEEN TAXED WILL YOUR TAXES INCREASE. OTHERWISE, YOU WILL EXPERIENCE NO TAX INCREASE DUE TO THIS PARCEL REVIEW.

If you have any questions regarding the City of St. Louis Parcel Review, please feel free to contact Legacy Assessing Services office at (810) 750-1660 or the City Assessor at (989) 463-9514 or email her at kroslund@myalma.org. The city offices are open Monday through Friday 8am - 4pm (closed 12:30-1:30 for lunch).

If you would prefer to complete a fillable version of the questionnaire, it can be found in the “Documents” folder on this page.

Transfers of Ownership

Any time a transfer of ownership takes place on a property, the buyer or grantee (person receiving the property) is required by Michigan State Law to file a Property Transfer Affidavit with our Assessor's Office within 45 days of the transfer.  Please send or drop off this form to Assessor, 300 N Mill Street, St. Louis, MI 48880.

Property Site Visits
(April 15-December 31)

The Assessor's Office makes several property visits throughout the year. Most notably, the Assessor and/or staff visits all of the sites that have been issued a building permit throughout the year by the City's Building Inspector. In addition, property-by-property reviews are conducted of the entire City, with field staff visiting roughly 20% of the parcels in the City each year. While completing property site visits, Field Staff will have business cards and official city identification. Frequently Asked Questions about Property Inspections.

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Personal Property Information

If you own a business you are subject to personal property tax on the property used in your business (machines, furniture and fixtures, etc.)

Report all property used in business effort using form 632. If you think you qualify for a small business exemption under MCL 211.9o, use form 5076. For additional information about exemptions visit the State of Michigan's Personal Property Tax webpage or contact the assessor's office.

Tax Relief Application

ATTENTION RESIDENTS

If you are building a new home or adding an addition to your home, you are eligible for a tax break! File the Tax Relief Application with the Assessor prior to April 1st.

Assessing Property Inspections

The City of St. Louis is conducting an inspection of all its properties.  This inspection will assure fair and equitable assessment of each parcel, accurate assessing records, and will endure compliance with the State of Michigan assessment standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The City of St. Louis is conducting inspections (record card review) for every property in the City over a period of five years.  Part of updating the assessing department records requires an exterior measurement of the home/building as well as measurements of any improvements on the property.  A photograph is taken for City records and for informational purposes.  The photo will be extremely beneficial not only to assist in the assessing department, but also as reference for taxpayers, realtors, and appraisers.  The State of Michigan requires the assessing department records to be as detailed and up to date as possible.