Ash Township vs Whiteford Township: property taxes compared
Whiteford Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.1553 mills against Ash Township's 25.2584 — about $18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford Township | 25.1553–30.8829 | 6 of 19 | $3,144 | $4,402 | $6,289 |
| Ash Township | 25.2584–34.2485 | 8 of 19 | $3,157 | $4,420 | $6,315 |
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 Whiteford Township cheaper for property taxes?
Whiteford Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.1553 mills against Ash Township's 25.2584 — about $18 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Ash Township than Whiteford Township?
About $18 a year on a $350,000 home — 25.2584 mills versus 25.1553 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Ash Township and Whiteford Township share any school districts?
No. Ash Township and Whiteford 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.