Plymouth Township vs Sumpter Township: property taxes compared
Plymouth Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4045 mills against Sumpter Township's 32.7630 — about $63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Township | 32.4045 | 3 of 43 | $4,051 | $5,671 | $8,101 |
| Sumpter Township | 32.7630–39.4457 | 4 of 43 | $4,095 | $5,734 | $8,191 |
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 Plymouth Township or Sumpter Township cheaper for property taxes?
Plymouth Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.4045 mills against Sumpter Township's 32.7630 — about $63 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Sumpter Township than Plymouth Township?
About $63 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.7630 mills versus 32.4045 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Plymouth Township and Sumpter Township share any school districts?
No. Plymouth Township and Sumpter 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.