Farmington Hills vs Pontiac: property taxes compared
Pontiac is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.3748 mills against Farmington Hills's 39.4568 — about $189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 38.3748 | 37 of 52 | $4,797 | $6,716 | $9,594 |
| Farmington Hills | 39.4568–42.8732 | 38 of 52 | $4,932 | $6,905 | $9,864 |
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 Farmington Hills or Pontiac cheaper for property taxes?
Pontiac is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 38.3748 mills against Farmington Hills's 39.4568 — about $189 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Farmington Hills than Pontiac?
About $189 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.4568 mills versus 38.3748 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Farmington Hills and Pontiac share any school districts?
No. Farmington Hills and Pontiac 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.