Sumpter Township vs Van Buren Township: property taxes compared
Sumpter Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.7630 mills against Van Buren Township's 36.6391 — about $678 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumpter Township | 32.7630–39.4457 | 4 of 43 | $4,095 | $5,734 | $8,191 |
| 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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 2 school districts. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Sumpter Township | Van Buren Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Consolidated School District | 39.4457 | 41.4481 | $350/yr |
| Van Buren Public School District | 34.6367 | 36.6391 | $350/yr |
Common questions
Is Sumpter Township or Van Buren Township cheaper for property taxes?
Sumpter Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 32.7630 mills against Van Buren Township's 36.6391 — about $678 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Van Buren Township than Sumpter Township?
About $678 a year on a $350,000 home — 36.6391 mills versus 32.7630 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Sumpter Township and Van Buren Township share any school districts?
Yes — Lincoln Consolidated School District, Van Buren Public School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.