Luna Pier vs Petersburg: property taxes compared
Luna Pier is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 33.2036 mills against Petersburg's 37.3056 — about $718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Pier | 33.2036 | 16 of 19 | $4,150 | $5,811 | $8,301 |
| Petersburg | 37.3056 | 17 of 19 | $4,663 | $6,528 | $9,326 |
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 Luna Pier or Petersburg cheaper for property taxes?
Luna Pier is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 33.2036 mills against Petersburg's 37.3056 — about $718 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Petersburg than Luna Pier?
About $718 a year on a $350,000 home — 37.3056 mills versus 33.2036 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Luna Pier and Petersburg share any school districts?
No. Luna Pier and Petersburg 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.