Birmingham vs Royal Oak Township: property taxes compared
Royal Oak Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 37.2947 mills against Birmingham's 38.1422 — about $148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Township | 37.2947–37.9174 | 33 of 52 | $4,662 | $6,527 | $9,324 |
| Birmingham | 38.1422 | 35 of 52 | $4,768 | $6,675 | $9,536 |
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 Royal Oak Township cheaper for property taxes?
Royal Oak Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 37.2947 mills against Birmingham's 38.1422 — about $148 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Birmingham than Royal Oak Township?
About $148 a year on a $350,000 home — 38.1422 mills versus 37.2947 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Birmingham and Royal Oak Township share any school districts?
No. Birmingham and Royal Oak 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.