Berlin Township property taxes & housing data
Berlin Township is taxed at 23.8033–30.6339 mills across 3 school districts. That is 3.26 mills below the St. Clair County median and 8.80 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 4th lowest of 31 municipalities in the county, and 40 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almont Community School District | 23.8033 | 41.8033 | $2,975 | $4,166 | $5,951 |
| Capac Community School District | 27.2393 | 44.4448 | $3,405 | $4,767 | $6,810 |
| Armada Area Schools | 30.6339 | 48.6339 | $3,829 | $5,361 | $7,658 |
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 St. Clair County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cottrellville Township | 23.5254 | $4,117 |
| Saint Clair Township | 23.5755 | $4,126 |
| Columbus Township | 23.5871 | $4,128 |
| Berlin Township | 23.8033 | $4,166 |
| Greenwood Township | 24.0059 | $4,201 |
| China Township | 24.0554 | $4,210 |
| Burtchville Township | 24.5387 | $4,294 |
| Casco Township | 24.5978 | $4,305 |
← Columbus Township (lower) · Greenwood Township (higher) →
Compare Berlin Township with another community
Berlin Township has 18 side-by-side comparisons, 14 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.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Berlin Township, Michigan?
Berlin Township is taxed at 23.8033–30.6339 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 $4,166 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Berlin Township?
Yes. Berlin Township spans 3 school districts and the rate runs from 23.8033 to 30.6339 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $1,195 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 $4,166 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 St. Clair County?
It is the 4 lowest of 31 municipalities in St. Clair County and 40 of 236 across the eight-county region — 3.26 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.