Elba Township vs Imlay Township: property taxes compared
Imlay Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 21.7820 mills against Elba Township's 22.2592 — about $84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay Township | 21.7820–25.2180 | 9 of 21 | $2,723 | $3,812 | $5,446 |
| Elba Township | 22.2592–28.8716 | 11 of 21 | $2,782 | $3,895 | $5,565 |
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 Elba Township or Imlay Township cheaper for property taxes?
Imlay Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 21.7820 mills against Elba Township's 22.2592 — about $84 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Elba Township than Imlay Township?
About $84 a year on a $350,000 home — 22.2592 mills versus 21.7820 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Elba Township and Imlay Township share any school districts?
No. Elba Township and Imlay 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.