Allen Park vs Taylor: property taxes compared
Allen Park is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.8721 mills against Taylor's 49.8402 — about $344 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
Side by side
| Municipality | Homestead mills | County rank | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | 47.8721–59.8721 | 18 of 43 | $5,984 | $8,378 | $11,968 |
| Taylor | 49.8402 | 20 of 43 | $6,230 | $8,722 | $12,460 |
Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price. Multi-district cities show their full rate range; the rank and dollar figures use each city's lowest district.
Common questions
Is Allen Park or Taylor cheaper for property taxes?
Allen Park is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 47.8721 mills against Taylor's 49.8402 — about $344 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Taylor than Allen Park?
About $344 a year on a $350,000 home — 49.8402 mills versus 47.8721 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Allen Park and Taylor share any school districts?
No. Allen Park and Taylor draw from different school districts, so a move between them changes both the city millage and the school levy underneath it.
Will my bill match what the listing shows?
Usually not, in either city. Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price, so the seller's capped bill on the listing is almost always lower than what you will pay.