Berlin Township property taxes & housing data
Berlin Township is taxed at 22.6405–37.2714 mills across 5 school districts. That is 3.41 mills below the Monroe County median and 9.96 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 2nd lowest of 19 municipalities in the county, and 23 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Schools-M | 22.6405 | 40.6405 | $2,830 | $3,962 | $5,660 |
| Airport Community School District | 24.6605 | 42.6605 | $3,083 | $4,316 | $6,165 |
| Flat Rock Community School District | 33.0364 | 51.0364 | $4,130 | $5,781 | $8,259 |
| Jefferson Schools-M (Village of Estral Beach) | 34.4899 | 52.4899 | $4,311 | $6,036 | $8,622 |
| Airport Community School District (Village of South Rockwood) | 37.2714 | 55.2714 | $4,659 | $6,522 | $9,318 |
Homestead (PRE) applies to your primary residence. Non-homestead applies to rentals and second homes. Dollar columns are the annual bill at the uncapped taxable value — half the purchase price — at the homestead rate.
How Berlin Township compares in Monroe County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lasalle Township | 21.9862 | $3,848 |
| Berlin Township | 22.6405 | $3,962 |
| Raisinville Township | 23.7291 | $4,153 |
| Bedford Township | 24.1129 | $4,220 |
| Ida Township | 24.6520 | $4,314 |
| Whiteford Township | 25.1553 | $4,402 |
← Lasalle Township (lower) · Raisinville Township (higher) →
Compare Berlin Township with another community
Berlin Township has 10 side-by-side comparisons, 7 of them with a community that shares a school district — same schools, different bill. Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value, and the last column is the difference against Berlin Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Berlin Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Township vs Flat Rock · same schools | 50.0835 | $8,765 | +$4,803 |
| Berlin Township vs Monroe · same schools | 42.6303 | $7,460 | +$3,498 |
| Berlin Township vs Huron Township · same schools | 38.3702 | $6,715 | +$2,753 |
| Berlin Township vs Sumpter Township · same schools | 32.7630 | $5,734 | +$1,771 |
| Berlin Township vs Frenchtown Township · same schools | 30.0722 | $5,263 | +$1,301 |
| Berlin Township vs Exeter Township · same schools | 26.0501 | $4,559 | +$597 |
| Berlin Township vs Ash Township · same schools | 25.2584 | $4,420 | +$458 |
| Berlin Township vs Bedford Township | 24.1129 | $4,220 | +$258 |
| Berlin Township vs Raisinville Township | 23.7291 | $4,153 | +$191 |
| Berlin Township vs Lasalle Township | 21.9862 | $3,848 | −$115 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Berlin Township, Michigan?
Berlin Township is taxed at 22.6405–37.2714 mills for a homestead (principal residence) under the official 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report. On a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value that is about $3,962 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Berlin Township?
Yes. Berlin Township spans 5 school districts and the rate runs from 22.6405 to 37.2714 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $2,560 a year on a $350,000 home. The district table above lists every rate.
How much are property taxes on a $350,000 home in Berlin Township?
About $3,962 a year at the homestead rate. Michigan taxes the taxable value, not the sale price, and after a sale that value uncaps to roughly half what you paid — so $350,000 is taxed on about $175,000.
Why is the tax bill on a Berlin Township listing lower than what I would pay?
Because the figure on the listing is the seller's. Michigan caps annual taxable-value growth while an owner keeps the property, and that cap is removed the year after it sells. The longer the seller owned it, the further their bill sits below yours.
How does Berlin Township compare with the rest of Monroe County?
It is the 2 lowest of 19 municipalities in Monroe County and 23 of 236 across the eight-county region — 3.41 mills below the county median.
What your Berlin Township taxes become after you buy
Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price. The calculator below is already set to Berlin Township — enter a price and the seller's current taxable value.
Uncapping calculator
When a Michigan home changes hands, its taxable value uncaps the following year and resets to roughly half the sale price. Buyers routinely get blindsided by a bill that's thousands higher than the listing showed. Here's your actual number.
What will your tax bill be after closing?
Your taxable value uncaps the year after closing and resets to roughly half the purchase price — so a $350,000 home is taxed on about $175,000, whatever the seller was paying. Enter the price and the current taxable value below.