Auburn Hills vs Highland Township: property taxes compared
Auburn Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4857 mills against Highland Township's 32.7248 — about $42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 32.4857–39.0430 | 24 of 52 | $4,061 | $5,685 | $8,121 |
| Highland Township | 32.7248 | 25 of 52 | $4,091 | $5,727 | $8,181 |
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 Auburn Hills or Highland Township cheaper for property taxes?
Auburn Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4857 mills against Highland Township's 32.7248 — about $42 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Highland Township than Auburn Hills?
About $42 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.7248 mills versus 32.4857 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Auburn Hills and Highland Township share any school districts?
No. Auburn Hills and Highland 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.