Salem Township vs Sharon Township: property taxes compared
Salem Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 26.6161 mills against Sharon Township's 30.6024 — about $698 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | 26.6161–32.6946 | 1 of 27 | $3,327 | $4,658 | $6,654 |
| Sharon Township | 30.6024–34.4924 | 2 of 27 | $3,825 | $5,355 | $7,651 |
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 Salem Township or Sharon Township cheaper for property taxes?
Salem Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 26.6161 mills against Sharon Township's 30.6024 — about $698 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Sharon Township than Salem Township?
About $698 a year on a $350,000 home — 30.6024 mills versus 26.6161 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Salem Township and Sharon Township share any school districts?
No. Salem Township and Sharon 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.