Chelsea vs Ypsilanti Township: property taxes compared
Ypsilanti Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 45.1543 mills against Chelsea's 47.0139 — about $325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Township | 45.1543–50.1364 | 20 of 27 | $5,644 | $7,902 | $11,289 |
| Chelsea | 47.0139 | 22 of 27 | $5,877 | $8,227 | $11,753 |
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 Chelsea or Ypsilanti Township cheaper for property taxes?
Ypsilanti Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 45.1543 mills against Chelsea's 47.0139 — about $325 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Chelsea than Ypsilanti Township?
About $325 a year on a $350,000 home — 47.0139 mills versus 45.1543 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Chelsea and Ypsilanti Township share any school districts?
No. Chelsea and Ypsilanti 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.