Goodland Township vs Lapeer: property taxes compared
Goodland Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 24.5162 mills against Lapeer's 29.3642 — about $848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodland Township | 24.5162–27.0162 | 17 of 21 | $3,065 | $4,290 | $6,129 |
| Lapeer | 29.3642 | 19 of 21 | $3,671 | $5,139 | $7,341 |
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 Goodland Township or Lapeer cheaper for property taxes?
Goodland Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 24.5162 mills against Lapeer's 29.3642 — about $848 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Lapeer than Goodland Township?
About $848 a year on a $350,000 home — 29.3642 mills versus 24.5162 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Goodland Township and Lapeer share any school districts?
No. Goodland Township and Lapeer 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.