Port Huron vs Richmond: property taxes compared
Port Huron is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 41.3099 mills against Richmond's 41.9639 — about $114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron | 41.3099 | 28 of 31 | $5,164 | $7,229 | $10,327 |
| Richmond | 41.9639 | 29 of 31 | $5,245 | $7,344 | $10,491 |
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 Port Huron or Richmond cheaper for property taxes?
Port Huron is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 41.3099 mills against Richmond's 41.9639 — about $114 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Richmond than Port Huron?
About $114 a year on a $350,000 home — 41.9639 mills versus 41.3099 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Port Huron and Richmond share any school districts?
No. Port Huron and Richmond 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.