Dearborn vs Flat Rock: property taxes compared
Flat Rock is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 50.0835 mills against Dearborn's 50.8704 — about $138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock | 50.0835–53.9763 | 22 of 43 | $6,260 | $8,765 | $12,521 |
| Dearborn | 50.8704–52.9112 | 24 of 43 | $6,359 | $8,902 | $12,718 |
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 Dearborn or Flat Rock cheaper for property taxes?
Flat Rock is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 50.0835 mills against Dearborn's 50.8704 — about $138 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Dearborn than Flat Rock?
About $138 a year on a $350,000 home — 50.8704 mills versus 50.0835 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Dearborn and Flat Rock share any school districts?
No. Dearborn and Flat Rock 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.