Brown City vs Lapeer: property taxes compared
Lapeer is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 29.3642 mills against Brown City's 39.5620 — about $1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | 29.3642 | 19 of 21 | $3,671 | $5,139 | $7,341 |
| Brown City | 39.5620 | 20 of 21 | $4,945 | $6,923 | $9,890 |
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 Brown City or Lapeer cheaper for property taxes?
Lapeer is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 29.3642 mills against Brown City's 39.5620 — about $1,785 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Brown City than Lapeer?
About $1,785 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.5620 mills versus 29.3642 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brown City and Lapeer share any school districts?
No. Brown City and Lapeer 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.