Birmingham vs Pontiac: property taxes compared
Birmingham is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.1422 mills against Pontiac's 38.3748 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 38.1422 | 35 of 52 | $4,768 | $6,675 | $9,536 |
| Pontiac | 38.3748 | 37 of 52 | $4,797 | $6,716 | $9,594 |
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 Birmingham or Pontiac cheaper for property taxes?
Birmingham is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.1422 mills against Pontiac's 38.3748 — about $41 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Pontiac than Birmingham?
About $41 a year on a $350,000 home — 38.3748 mills versus 38.1422 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Birmingham and Pontiac share any school districts?
No. Birmingham and Pontiac 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.