Canton Township vs Sumpter Township: property taxes compared
Canton Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.1246 mills against Sumpter Township's 32.7630 — about $462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township | 30.1246–32.5026 | 2 of 43 | $3,766 | $5,272 | $7,531 |
| Sumpter Township | 32.7630–39.4457 | 4 of 43 | $4,095 | $5,734 | $8,191 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Canton Township | Sumpter Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Public School District | 31.7600 | 34.6367 | $503/yr |
Common questions
Is Canton Township or Sumpter Township cheaper for property taxes?
Canton Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.1246 mills against Sumpter Township's 32.7630 — about $462 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Sumpter Township than Canton Township?
About $462 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.7630 mills versus 30.1246 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Canton Township and Sumpter Township share any school districts?
Yes — Van Buren Public School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.