Fort Gratiot Township vs Ira Township: property taxes compared
Ira Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5526 mills against Fort Gratiot Township's 28.1448 — about $104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira Township | 27.5526–34.6572 | 19 of 31 | $3,444 | $4,822 | $6,888 |
| Fort Gratiot Township | 28.1448 | 21 of 31 | $3,518 | $4,925 | $7,036 |
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 Fort Gratiot Township or Ira Township cheaper for property taxes?
Ira Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5526 mills against Fort Gratiot Township's 28.1448 — about $104 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Fort Gratiot Township than Ira Township?
About $104 a year on a $350,000 home — 28.1448 mills versus 27.5526 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Fort Gratiot Township and Ira Township share any school districts?
No. Fort Gratiot Township and Ira 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.