Freedom Township vs Lodi Township: property taxes compared
Freedom Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.8786 mills against Lodi Township's 33.7171 — about $322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township | 31.8786–33.1537 | 6 of 27 | $3,985 | $5,579 | $7,970 |
| Lodi Township | 33.7171–34.6100 | 8 of 27 | $4,215 | $5,900 | $8,429 |
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 2 school districts. 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 | Freedom Township | Lodi Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Community School District | 33.1537 | 33.8229 | $117/yr |
| Saline Area School District | 33.0479 | 33.7171 | $117/yr |
Common questions
Is Freedom Township or Lodi Township cheaper for property taxes?
Freedom Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.8786 mills against Lodi Township's 33.7171 — about $322 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Lodi Township than Freedom Township?
About $322 a year on a $350,000 home — 33.7171 mills versus 31.8786 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Freedom Township and Lodi Township share any school districts?
Yes — Dexter Community School District, Saline Area School District. 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.