Collected and spent
In 2022, Genesee County spent about $348.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$348.9M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.7182 per $100 of value
Source · Genesee County Equalization Department, Genesee County 2024 Tax Apportionment Report. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Genesee County 2024 Tax Apportionment Report — county levies 10.4918 (operating 5.3726 + paramedics 0.4725 + parks 0.7473 + seniors 0.6827 + health 0.9754 + veterans 0.0980 + MSU extension 0.0797 + animal control 0.1949 + mental health 0.9304 + culture 0.9383) + county airport authority 0.4725 + Genesee ISD 3.6810 + Mott Community College 2.5365 = 17.1818 mills on taxable value; Detroit-precedent county bundle. Excludes MTA transit 1.2051 (classified a local authority in the report, not countywide)Where it goes
Nine service lines.
Public works
$81.9M
Health and human services
$73.2M
Other
$72.0M
Courts
$58.8M
General government
$31.2M
Corrections
$21.7M
Parks and recreation
$5.6M
Police
$2.7M
Debt service · past obligation
$1.9M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The Board sets the county budget. It also sets the tax to pay for it. State law says so. 9 commissioners, each chosen by one district.
Delrico J. Loyd
Commissioner, District 1
Next election
November 7, 2028
Charles H. Winfrey
Commissioner, District 2
Next election
November 7, 2028
Gary L. Goetzinger
Commissioner, District 3
Next election
November 7, 2028
Dr. Beverly Brown
Commissioner, District 4
Next election
November 7, 2028
James Avery
Commissioner, District 5
Next election
November 7, 2028
Shaun Shumaker
Commissioner, District 6
Next election
November 7, 2028
Martin L. Cousineau
Commissioner, District 7
Next election
November 7, 2028
Dale K. Weighill
Commissioner, District 8
Next election
November 7, 2028
Brian K. Flewelling
Commissioner, District 9
Next election
November 7, 2028
Source · Michigan Legislature, MCL 141.436. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
MCL 141.436 (Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act), Michigan Compiled Laws (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Genesee County budgets run by fiscal year, such as 2025-2026. The Board adopts each budget.
Each yearThe county budget year ends September 30.
November 7, 2028Election for 9 seats
How to reach it
Board of Commissioners: (810) 257-3020
Phone
Genesee County Administration Building, 324 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502
Mailing address
Source · Genesee County, Genesee County Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Genesee County Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Genesee County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Genesee County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 26. Find yours by address.
School districts: 23. Find yours by address.
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Genesee County Equalization Department, Genesee County 2024 Tax Apportionment Report. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
Genesee County 2024 Tax Apportionment Report — county levies 10.4918 (operating 5.3726 + paramedics 0.4725 + parks 0.7473 + seniors 0.6827 + health 0.9754 + veterans 0.0980 + MSU extension 0.0797 + animal control 0.1949 + mental health 0.9304 + culture 0.9383) + county airport authority 0.4725 + Genesee ISD 3.6810 + Mott Community College 2.5365 = 17.1818 mills on taxable value; Detroit-precedent county bundle. Excludes MTA transit 1.2051 (classified a local authority in the report, not countywide)Who decides
Michigan Legislature, MCL 141.436. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
MCL 141.436 (Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act), Michigan Compiled Laws (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Genesee County, Genesee County Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Genesee County Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Genesee County, Genesee County Board of Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Genesee County Board of Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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