Commerce Township vs Groveland Township: property taxes compared
Groveland Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5404 mills against Commerce Township's 24.5296 — about $173 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland Township | 23.5404–33.2332 | 1 of 52 | $2,943 | $4,120 | $5,885 |
| Commerce Township | 24.5296–34.0119 | 2 of 52 | $3,066 | $4,293 | $6,132 |
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 Commerce Township or Groveland Township cheaper for property taxes?
Groveland Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5404 mills against Commerce Township's 24.5296 — about $173 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Commerce Township than Groveland Township?
About $173 a year on a $350,000 home — 24.5296 mills versus 23.5404 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Commerce Township and Groveland Township share any school districts?
No. Commerce Township and Groveland 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.