Brownstown Township vs Canton Township: property taxes compared
Brownstown Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5563 mills against Canton Township's 30.1246 — about $449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Township | 27.5563–34.6816 | 1 of 43 | $3,445 | $4,822 | $6,889 |
| Canton Township | 30.1246–32.5026 | 2 of 43 | $3,766 | $5,272 | $7,531 |
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 Brownstown Township or Canton Township cheaper for property taxes?
Brownstown Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5563 mills against Canton Township's 30.1246 — about $449 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Canton Township than Brownstown Township?
About $449 a year on a $350,000 home — 30.1246 mills versus 27.5563 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Brownstown Township and Canton Township share any school districts?
No. Brownstown Township and Canton 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.