Harrison Township vs Richmond: property taxes compared
Harrison Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.3809 mills against Richmond's 39.8993 — about $966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Township | 34.3809 | 11 of 24 | $4,298 | $6,017 | $8,595 |
| Richmond | 39.8993 | 13 of 24 | $4,987 | $6,982 | $9,975 |
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 Harrison Township or Richmond cheaper for property taxes?
Harrison Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.3809 mills against Richmond's 39.8993 — about $966 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Richmond than Harrison Township?
About $966 a year on a $350,000 home — 39.8993 mills versus 34.3809 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Harrison Township and Richmond share any school districts?
No. Harrison Township and Richmond 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.