Fenton vs Hamburg Township: property taxes compared
Fenton is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 21.7954 mills against Hamburg Township's 22.6167 — about $144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 21.7954 | 6 of 19 | $2,724 | $3,814 | $5,449 |
| Hamburg Township | 22.6167–31.5804 | 8 of 19 | $2,827 | $3,958 | $5,654 |
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 Fenton or Hamburg Township cheaper for property taxes?
Fenton is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 21.7954 mills against Hamburg Township's 22.6167 — about $144 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Hamburg Township than Fenton?
About $144 a year on a $350,000 home — 22.6167 mills versus 21.7954 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Fenton and Hamburg Township share any school districts?
No. Fenton and Hamburg 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.