Ann Arbor Township vs Ypsilanti Township: property taxes compared
Ann Arbor Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.0586 mills against Ypsilanti Township's 45.1543 — about $1,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Township | 38.0586–49.5586 | 18 of 27 | $4,757 | $6,660 | $9,515 |
| Ypsilanti Township | 45.1543–50.1364 | 20 of 27 | $5,644 | $7,902 | $11,289 |
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 Ann Arbor Township or Ypsilanti Township cheaper for property taxes?
Ann Arbor Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.0586 mills against Ypsilanti Township's 45.1543 — about $1,242 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Ypsilanti Township than Ann Arbor Township?
About $1,242 a year on a $350,000 home — 45.1543 mills versus 38.0586 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ann Arbor Township and Ypsilanti Township share any school districts?
No. Ann Arbor Township and Ypsilanti Township 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.