Brighton Township vs Fenton: property taxes compared
Brighton Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 19.8570 mills against Fenton's 21.7954 — about $339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Township | 19.8570–27.5026 | 5 of 19 | $2,482 | $3,475 | $4,964 |
| Fenton | 21.7954 | 6 of 19 | $2,724 | $3,814 | $5,449 |
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 Brighton Township or Fenton cheaper for property taxes?
Brighton Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 19.8570 mills against Fenton's 21.7954 — about $339 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Fenton than Brighton Township?
About $339 a year on a $350,000 home — 21.7954 mills versus 19.8570 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brighton Township and Fenton share any school districts?
No. Brighton Township and Fenton 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.