Clinton Township vs Shelby Township: property taxes compared
Shelby Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 28.5500 mills against Clinton Township's 31.3747 — about $494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Township | 28.5500–32.2908 | 9 of 24 | $3,569 | $4,996 | $7,138 |
| Clinton Township | 31.3747–37.3747 | 10 of 24 | $3,922 | $5,491 | $7,844 |
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 Clinton Township or Shelby Township cheaper for property taxes?
Shelby Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 28.5500 mills against Clinton Township's 31.3747 — about $494 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Clinton Township than Shelby Township?
About $494 a year on a $350,000 home — 31.3747 mills versus 28.5500 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Clinton Township and Shelby Township share any school districts?
No. Clinton Township and Shelby 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.