Novi Township vs Rose Township: property taxes compared
Novi Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5569 mills against Rose Township's 28.4752 — about $161 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Township | 27.5569 | 7 of 52 | $3,445 | $4,822 | $6,889 |
| Rose Township | 28.4752–40.8746 | 9 of 52 | $3,559 | $4,983 | $7,119 |
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.
What the difference costs over time
Held for 10 years, that gap compounds to $1,607 at today's rates on a $350,000 home — before any millage change. At $250,000 the annual difference is $115; at $500,000 it is $230. The gap scales with price, so it matters more at the top of each city's market than at the bottom.
Choosing the district can matter more than choosing the city. Inside Rose Township alone the homestead rate runs 28.4752 to 40.8746 mills — a $2,170 annual swing on a $350,000 home, wider than the $161 gap between the two cities. Two houses on the same street can sit either side of that line.
All figures use each city's lowest homestead rate at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price — from the Michigan Department of Treasury's 2025 Total Rates report. A non-homestead property adds about 18 mills on top in either city.
Common questions
Is Novi Township or Rose Township cheaper for property taxes?
Novi Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.5569 mills against Rose Township's 28.4752 — about $161 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Rose Township than Novi Township?
About $161 a year on a $350,000 home — 28.4752 mills versus 27.5569 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Novi Township and Rose Township share any school districts?
No. Novi Township and Rose 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.