Brockway Township vs Fort Gratiot Township: property taxes compared
Fort Gratiot Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 28.1448 mills against Brockway Township's 28.6411 — about $87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Gratiot Township | 28.1448 | 21 of 31 | $3,518 | $4,925 | $7,036 |
| Brockway Township | 28.6411–29.7357 | 22 of 31 | $3,580 | $5,012 | $7,160 |
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 Brockway Township or Fort Gratiot Township cheaper for property taxes?
Fort Gratiot Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 28.1448 mills against Brockway Township's 28.6411 — about $87 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Brockway Township than Fort Gratiot Township?
About $87 a year on a $350,000 home — 28.6411 mills versus 28.1448 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brockway Township and Fort Gratiot Township share any school districts?
No. Brockway Township and Fort Gratiot 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.