Brandon Township vs Rochester Hills: property taxes compared
Rochester Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.8553 mills against Brandon Township's 30.9213 — about $12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Hills | 30.8553–35.9928 | 16 of 52 | $3,857 | $5,400 | $7,714 |
| Brandon Township | 30.9213–45.9475 | 17 of 52 | $3,865 | $5,411 | $7,730 |
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 Brandon Township or Rochester Hills cheaper for property taxes?
Rochester Hills is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.8553 mills against Brandon Township's 30.9213 — about $12 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Brandon Township than Rochester Hills?
About $12 a year on a $350,000 home — 30.9213 mills versus 30.8553 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brandon Township and Rochester Hills share any school districts?
No. Brandon Township and Rochester Hills 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.