Northville Township vs Van Buren Township: property taxes compared
Northville Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.1832 mills against Van Buren Township's 36.6391 — about $255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northville Township | 35.1832–35.5072 | 5 of 43 | $4,398 | $6,157 | $8,796 |
| Van Buren Township | 36.6391–41.4481 | 6 of 43 | $4,580 | $6,412 | $9,160 |
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 Northville Township or Van Buren Township cheaper for property taxes?
Northville Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 35.1832 mills against Van Buren Township's 36.6391 — about $255 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Van Buren Township than Northville Township?
About $255 a year on a $350,000 home — 36.6391 mills versus 35.1832 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Northville Township and Van Buren Township share any school districts?
No. Northville Township and Van Buren 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.