Frenchtown Township vs Luna Pier: property taxes compared
Frenchtown Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.0722 mills against Luna Pier's 33.2036 — about $548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown Township | 30.0722–33.0722 | 15 of 19 | $3,759 | $5,263 | $7,518 |
| Luna Pier | 33.2036 | 16 of 19 | $4,150 | $5,811 | $8,301 |
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 Frenchtown Township or Luna Pier cheaper for property taxes?
Frenchtown Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 30.0722 mills against Luna Pier's 33.2036 — about $548 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Luna Pier than Frenchtown Township?
About $548 a year on a $350,000 home — 33.2036 mills versus 30.0722 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Frenchtown Township and Luna Pier share any school districts?
No. Frenchtown Township and Luna Pier 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.