Monroe vs Raisinville Township: property taxes compared
Raisinville Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.7291 mills against Monroe's 42.6303 — about $3,308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisinville Township | 23.7291–26.9591 | 3 of 19 | $2,966 | $4,153 | $5,932 |
| Monroe | 42.6303–43.6803 | 18 of 19 | $5,329 | $7,460 | $10,658 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Monroe | Raisinville Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Public School District | 43.6803 | 23.7291 | $3,491/yr |
Common questions
Is Monroe or Raisinville Township cheaper for property taxes?
Raisinville Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.7291 mills against Monroe's 42.6303 — about $3,308 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Monroe than Raisinville Township?
About $3,308 a year on a $350,000 home — 42.6303 mills versus 23.7291 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Monroe and Raisinville Township share any school districts?
Yes — Monroe Public School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.