Cohoctah Township vs Fenton: property taxes compared
Cohoctah Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 18.4114 mills against Fenton's 21.7954 — about $592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoctah Township | 18.4114–28.3412 | 4 of 19 | $2,301 | $3,222 | $4,603 |
| Fenton | 21.7954 | 6 of 19 | $2,724 | $3,814 | $5,449 |
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 Cohoctah Township or Fenton cheaper for property taxes?
Cohoctah Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 18.4114 mills against Fenton's 21.7954 — about $592 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Fenton than Cohoctah Township?
About $592 a year on a $350,000 home — 21.7954 mills versus 18.4114 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Cohoctah Township and Fenton share any school districts?
No. Cohoctah Township and Fenton 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.