Brighton Township vs Deerfield Township: property taxes compared
Deerfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 14.7729 mills against Brighton Township's 19.8570 — about $890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Township | 14.7729–26.1521 | 1 of 19 | $1,847 | $2,585 | $3,693 |
| Brighton Township | 19.8570–27.5026 | 5 of 19 | $2,482 | $3,475 | $4,964 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 2 school districts. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Brighton Township | Deerfield Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland Consolidated Schools | 27.5026 | 26.1521 | $236/yr |
| Howell Public School District | 22.6453 | 21.2948 | $236/yr |
Common questions
Is Brighton Township or Deerfield Township cheaper for property taxes?
Deerfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 14.7729 mills against Brighton Township's 19.8570 — about $890 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Brighton Township than Deerfield Township?
About $890 a year on a $350,000 home — 19.8570 mills versus 14.7729 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brighton Township and Deerfield Township share any school districts?
Yes — Hartland Consolidated Schools, Howell Public School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.