Macomb Township vs Richmond Township: property taxes compared
Richmond Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.2587 mills against Macomb Township's 25.4068 — about $376 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township | 23.2587–26.7968 | 2 of 24 | $2,907 | $4,070 | $5,815 |
| Macomb Township | 25.4068–30.5468 | 4 of 24 | $3,176 | $4,446 | $6,352 |
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 Macomb Township or Richmond Township cheaper for property taxes?
Richmond Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.2587 mills against Macomb Township's 25.4068 — about $376 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Macomb Township than Richmond Township?
About $376 a year on a $350,000 home — 25.4068 mills versus 23.2587 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Macomb Township and Richmond Township share any school districts?
No. Macomb Township and Richmond 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.