Lima Township property taxes & housing data
Lima Township is taxed at 34.6260–35.0187 mills across 2 school districts. That is 0.00 mills below the Washtenaw County median and 2.02 mills above the Southeast Michigan median — the 14th lowest of 27 municipalities in the county, and 130 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea School District | 34.6260 | 52.6260 | $4,328 | $6,060 | $8,656 |
| Dexter Community School District | 35.0187 | 53.0187 | $4,377 | $6,128 | $8,755 |
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 Lima Township compares in Washtenaw County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lyndon Township | 34.1600 | $5,978 |
| Scio Township | 34.3204 | $6,006 |
| Dexter Township | 34.4401 | $6,027 |
| Superior Township | 34.5770 | $6,051 |
| Lima Township | 34.6260 | $6,060 |
| Sylvan Township | 34.7913 | $6,088 |
| Augusta Township | 34.9528 | $6,117 |
| Northfield Township | 35.4789 | $6,209 |
| Ann Arbor Township | 38.0586 | $6,660 |
← Superior Township (lower) · Sylvan Township (higher) →
For sale in Lima Township right now
14 active listings in Lima Township — the 6 newest below. Remember: every one of them uncaps the year after closing, so the bill you should budget is the uncapped one above, not the seller's.
$589,500
2663 Island Hills Drive · Lima Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,781 sqft
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One Inc
$399,000
8134 Cypress Circle · Lima Township
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,770 sqft
Listing courtesy of 3DX Real Estate-Brighton
$1,550,000
821 Hidden Creek Court · Lima Township
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,495 sqft
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One Inc
$420,000
8402 Walnut Hill · Lima Township
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,600 sqft
Listing courtesy of The Charles Reinhart Company
$489,900
8614 Magnolia Way · Lima Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,612 sqft
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate
$487,000
9171 Dogwood Lane · Lima Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,264 sqft
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One-Northville
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS, Realcomp II Ltd, ©2026 Realcomp II Ltd. Shareholders. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified. Listings refreshed 2026-09-04T09:58-04:00; refreshed at least twice daily.
Compare Lima Township with another community
Lima Township has 14 side-by-side comparisons, 12 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 Lima Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Lima Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Township vs Dexter · same schools | 48.9002 | $8,558 | +$2,498 |
| Lima Township vs Chelsea · same schools | 47.0139 | $8,227 | +$2,168 |
| Lima Township vs Hamburg Township · same schools | 22.6167 | $3,958 | −$2,102 |
| Lima Township vs Sharon Township · same schools | 30.6024 | $5,355 | −$704 |
| Lima Township vs Webster Township · same schools | 31.4636 | $5,506 | −$553 |
| Lima Township vs Freedom Township · same schools | 31.8786 | $5,579 | −$481 |
| Lima Township vs Lodi Township · same schools | 33.7171 | $5,900 | −$159 |
| Lima Township vs Northfield Township · same schools | 35.4789 | $6,209 | +$149 |
| Lima Township vs Lyndon Township · same schools | 34.1600 | $5,978 | −$82 |
| Lima Township vs Augusta Township | 34.9528 | $6,117 | +$57 |
| Lima Township vs Scio Township · same schools | 34.3204 | $6,006 | −$53 |
| Lima Township vs Dexter Township · same schools | 34.4401 | $6,027 | −$33 |
| Lima Township vs Sylvan Township · same schools | 34.7913 | $6,088 | +$29 |
| Lima Township vs Superior Township | 34.5770 | $6,051 | −$9 |
What it's like to own in Lima Twp
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in Lima Twp actually costs: the age of the homes, what the water utility reports at the tap, and what local air testing has turned up. Each figure below carries the date of the survey it came from.
Housing stock
1984
average year built · 2,064 sqft average across 1,574 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Radon
5.58 pCi/L
average across 3,744 home tests · 48% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48130, 48118, 48103.
MDHHS indoor radon test results by ZIP
Lead is measured at the water system, not the house — it cannot tell you whether a specific property has a lead service line. Radon is a ZIP-level test distribution, not a prediction for any one home; the EPA recommends testing every home regardless. Screening information only.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Lima Township, Michigan?
Lima Township is taxed at 34.6260–35.0187 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 $6,060 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Lima Township?
Yes. Lima Township spans 2 school districts and the rate runs from 34.6260 to 35.0187 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $69 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 Lima Township?
About $6,060 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 Lima 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 Lima Township compare with the rest of Washtenaw County?
It is the 14 lowest of 27 municipalities in Washtenaw County and 130 of 236 across the eight-county region — 0.00 mills below the county median.
What your Lima 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 Lima 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.