Dryden Township vs Metamora Township: property taxes compared
Metamora Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5869 mills against Dryden Township's 23.9305 — about $60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metamora Township | 23.5869–33.1985 | 14 of 21 | $2,948 | $4,128 | $5,897 |
| Dryden Township | 23.9305–37.1406 | 16 of 21 | $2,991 | $4,188 | $5,983 |
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 3 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 | Dryden Township | Metamora Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Community School District | 25.2805 | 24.9369 | $60/yr |
| Lapeer Community School District | 23.9305 | 23.5869 | $60/yr |
| Oxford Area Community Schools | 31.0280 | 30.6844 | $60/yr |
Common questions
Is Dryden Township or Metamora Township cheaper for property taxes?
Metamora Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5869 mills against Dryden Township's 23.9305 — about $60 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Dryden Township than Metamora Township?
About $60 a year on a $350,000 home — 23.9305 mills versus 23.5869 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Dryden Township and Metamora Township share any school districts?
Yes — Dryden Community School District, Lapeer Community School District, Oxford Area Community Schools. 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.