Ash Township vs Erie Township: property taxes compared
Ash Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.2584 mills against Erie Township's 25.4954 — about $41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Township | 25.2584–34.2485 | 8 of 19 | $3,157 | $4,420 | $6,315 |
| Erie Township | 25.4954–27.2954 | 9 of 19 | $3,187 | $4,462 | $6,374 |
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 Ash Township or Erie Township cheaper for property taxes?
Ash Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.2584 mills against Erie Township's 25.4954 — about $41 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Erie Township than Ash Township?
About $41 a year on a $350,000 home — 25.4954 mills versus 25.2584 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ash Township and Erie Township share any school districts?
No. Ash Township and Erie 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.