Berlin Township vs China Township: property taxes compared
Berlin Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.8033 mills against China Township's 24.0554 — about $44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Township | 23.8033–30.6339 | 4 of 31 | $2,975 | $4,166 | $5,951 |
| China Township | 24.0554 | 6 of 31 | $3,007 | $4,210 | $6,014 |
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 Berlin Township or China Township cheaper for property taxes?
Berlin Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.8033 mills against China Township's 24.0554 — about $44 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in China Township than Berlin Township?
About $44 a year on a $350,000 home — 24.0554 mills versus 23.8033 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Berlin Township and China Township share any school districts?
No. Berlin Township and China 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.