East China Township vs Emmett Township: property taxes compared
Emmett Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.0655 mills against East China Township's 27.2762 — about $37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Township | 27.0655–35.1601 | 16 of 31 | $3,383 | $4,736 | $6,766 |
| East China Township | 27.2762 | 18 of 31 | $3,410 | $4,773 | $6,819 |
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 East China Township or Emmett Township cheaper for property taxes?
Emmett Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.0655 mills against East China Township's 27.2762 — about $37 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in East China Township than Emmett Township?
About $37 a year on a $350,000 home — 27.2762 mills versus 27.0655 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do East China Township and Emmett Township share any school districts?
No. East China Township and Emmett 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.