East China Township vs Kenockee Township: property taxes compared
East China Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.2762 mills against Kenockee Township's 27.6076 — about $58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East China Township | 27.2762 | 18 of 31 | $3,410 | $4,773 | $6,819 |
| Kenockee Township | 27.6076–29.6323 | 20 of 31 | $3,451 | $4,831 | $6,902 |
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 Kenockee Township cheaper for property taxes?
East China Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.2762 mills against Kenockee Township's 27.6076 — about $58 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Kenockee Township than East China Township?
About $58 a year on a $350,000 home — 27.6076 mills versus 27.2762 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do East China Township and Kenockee Township share any school districts?
No. East China Township and Kenockee 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.