Conway Township vs Handy Township: property taxes compared
Conway Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.8568 mills against Handy Township's 23.2170 — about $63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Township | 22.8568–34.8577 | 10 of 19 | $2,857 | $4,000 | $5,714 |
| Handy Township | 23.2170–40.8320 | 11 of 19 | $2,902 | $4,063 | $5,804 |
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 2 school districts. 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 | Conway Township | Handy Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville Community School District | 28.5970 | 27.5637 | $181/yr |
| Webberville Community School District | 34.8577 | 33.8244 | $181/yr |
Common questions
Is Conway Township or Handy Township cheaper for property taxes?
Conway Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.8568 mills against Handy Township's 23.2170 — about $63 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Handy Township than Conway Township?
About $63 a year on a $350,000 home — 23.2170 mills versus 22.8568 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Conway Township and Handy Township share any school districts?
Yes — Fowlerville Community School District, Webberville Community 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.