Green Oak Township vs Howell Township: property taxes compared
Howell Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.6604 mills against Green Oak Township's 25.3046 — about $288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township | 23.6604–27.5079 | 14 of 19 | $2,958 | $4,141 | $5,915 |
| Green Oak Township | 25.3046–34.9856 | 15 of 19 | $3,163 | $4,428 | $6,326 |
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 Green Oak Township or Howell Township cheaper for property taxes?
Howell Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.6604 mills against Green Oak Township's 25.3046 — about $288 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Green Oak Township than Howell Township?
About $288 a year on a $350,000 home — 25.3046 mills versus 23.6604 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Green Oak Township and Howell Township share any school districts?
No. Green Oak Township and Howell 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.