Brown City vs Rich Township: property taxes compared
Rich Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.0752 mills against Brown City's 39.5620 — about $2,535 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township | 25.0752–27.9964 | 18 of 21 | $3,134 | $4,388 | $6,269 |
| 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 Rich Township cheaper for property taxes?
Rich Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.0752 mills against Brown City's 39.5620 — about $2,535 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Brown City than Rich Township?
About $2,535 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.5620 mills versus 25.0752 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brown City and Rich Township share any school districts?
No. Brown City and Rich 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.