Fort Gratiot Township vs Kimball Township: property taxes compared
Kimball Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 26.3624 mills against Fort Gratiot Township's 28.1448 — about $312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball Township | 26.3624–30.8485 | 15 of 31 | $3,295 | $4,613 | $6,591 |
| 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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Fort Gratiot Township | Kimball Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Area Schools | 28.1448 | 26.3624 | $312/yr |
What the difference costs over time
Held for 10 years, that gap compounds to $3,119 at today's rates on a $350,000 home — before any millage change. At $250,000 the annual difference is $223; at $500,000 it is $446. The gap scales with price, so it matters more at the top of each city's market than at the bottom.
Choosing the district can matter more than choosing the city. Inside Kimball Township alone the homestead rate runs 26.3624 to 30.8485 mills — a $785 annual swing on a $350,000 home, wider than the $312 gap between the two cities. Two houses on the same street can sit either side of that line.
All figures use each city's lowest homestead rate at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price — from the Michigan Department of Treasury's 2025 Total Rates report. A non-homestead property adds about 18 mills on top in either city.
Common questions
Is Fort Gratiot Township or Kimball Township cheaper for property taxes?
Kimball Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 26.3624 mills against Fort Gratiot Township's 28.1448 — about $312 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Fort Gratiot Township than Kimball Township?
About $312 a year on a $350,000 home — 28.1448 mills versus 26.3624 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Fort Gratiot Township and Kimball Township share any school districts?
Yes — Port Huron Area Schools. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.