Bloomfield Township vs Lyon Township: property taxes compared
Bloomfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.5648 mills against Lyon Township's 31.6481 — about $15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | 31.5648–37.1874 | 19 of 52 | $3,946 | $5,524 | $7,891 |
| Lyon Township | 31.6481–32.0125 | 21 of 52 | $3,956 | $5,538 | $7,912 |
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 Bloomfield Township or Lyon Township cheaper for property taxes?
Bloomfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.5648 mills against Lyon Township's 31.6481 — about $15 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Lyon Township than Bloomfield Township?
About $15 a year on a $350,000 home — 31.6481 mills versus 31.5648 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Bloomfield Township and Lyon Township share any school districts?
No. Bloomfield Township and Lyon 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.