Armada Township vs Ray Township: property taxes compared
Ray Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.9689 mills against Armada Township's 27.0221 — about $184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Township | 25.9689–41.9120 | 5 of 24 | $3,246 | $4,545 | $6,492 |
| Armada Township | 27.0221–41.6470 | 8 of 24 | $3,378 | $4,729 | $6,756 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 3 school districts. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Armada Township | Ray Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armada Area Schools | 29.7766 | 30.3189 | $95/yr |
| Romeo Community School District | 27.0221 | 27.5644 | $95/yr |
| Romeo Community School District (Village of Romeo) | 41.3697 | 41.9120 | $95/yr |
Common questions
Is Armada Township or Ray Township cheaper for property taxes?
Ray Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.9689 mills against Armada Township's 27.0221 — about $184 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Armada Township than Ray Township?
About $184 a year on a $350,000 home — 27.0221 mills versus 25.9689 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Armada Township and Ray Township share any school districts?
Yes — Armada Area Schools, Romeo Community School District, Romeo Community School District (Village of Romeo). The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.