White Lake Township property taxes & housing data
White Lake Township is taxed at 28.7703–35.1993 mills across 6 school districts. That is 5.61 mills below the Oakland County median and 3.83 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 10th lowest of 52 municipalities in the county, and 91 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-Huron Valley/Wall | 28.7703 | 46.4283 | $3,596 | $5,035 | $7,193 |
| Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 31.5868 | 49.2448 | $3,948 | $5,528 | $7,897 |
| Waterford School District | 33.4493 | 51.1242 | $4,181 | $5,854 | $8,362 |
| Clarkston Community School District | 33.6993 | 51.6993 | $4,212 | $5,897 | $8,425 |
| Huron Valley Schools | 34.5775 | 52.2984 | $4,322 | $6,051 | $8,644 |
| Holly Area School District | 35.1993 | 53.1993 | $4,400 | $6,160 | $8,800 |
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 White Lake Township compares in Oakland County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Township | 27.4430 | $4,803 |
| Novi Township | 27.5569 | $4,822 |
| Holly Township | 27.8444 | $4,873 |
| Rose Township | 28.4752 | $4,983 |
| White Lake Township | 28.7703 | $5,035 |
| Orion Township | 29.0657 | $5,086 |
| Orchard Lake | 29.8531 | $5,224 |
| Lake Angelus | 30.3952 | $5,319 |
| Waterford Township | 30.4079 | $5,321 |
← Rose Township (lower) · Orion Township (higher) →
For sale in White Lake Township right now
89 active listings in White Lake 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.
$1,200,000
8806 Charbane Avenue · White Lake Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,464 sqft
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Advantage
$475,000
8401 Sharon Drive · White Lake Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,708 sqft
Listing courtesy of Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
$399,900
1261 Grove Point DR · White Lake Township
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,421 sqft
Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services-Adrian
$699,999
7436 Oak Bay Drive · White Lake Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,294 sqft
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
$499,900
7514 Capri Drive · White Lake Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,914 sqft
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Classic
$469,999
251 Quartz Way · White Lake Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,563 sqft
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS, Lenawee County 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.
Waterfront in White Lake Township: White Lake · Pontiac Lake · Tull Lake · Huron River · Brendel Lake — recorded sale prices and all-sports status for each.
Compare White Lake Township with another community
White Lake Township has 20 side-by-side comparisons, 20 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 White Lake Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs White Lake Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake Township vs Walled Lake · same schools | 40.9991 | $7,175 | +$2,140 |
| White Lake Township vs Farmington Hills · same schools | 39.4568 | $6,905 | +$1,870 |
| White Lake Township vs Fenton · same schools | 38.3646 | $6,714 | +$1,679 |
| White Lake Township vs Brighton Township · same schools | 19.8570 | $3,475 | −$1,560 |
| White Lake Township vs Clarkston · same schools | 36.2619 | $6,346 | +$1,311 |
| White Lake Township vs Wixom · same schools | 35.8219 | $6,269 | +$1,234 |
| White Lake Township vs Groveland Township · same schools | 23.5404 | $4,120 | −$915 |
| White Lake Township vs Milford Township · same schools | 33.3601 | $5,838 | +$803 |
| White Lake Township vs Commerce Township · same schools | 24.5296 | $4,293 | −$742 |
| White Lake Township vs Highland Township · same schools | 32.7248 | $5,727 | +$692 |
| White Lake Township vs Independence Township · same schools | 32.4766 | $5,683 | +$649 |
| White Lake Township vs Springfield Township · same schools | 31.6460 | $5,538 | +$503 |
| White Lake Township vs West Bloomfield Township · same schools | 31.4531 | $5,504 | +$469 |
| White Lake Township vs Waterford Township · same schools | 30.4079 | $5,321 | +$287 |
| White Lake Township vs Lake Angelus · same schools | 30.3952 | $5,319 | +$284 |
| White Lake Township vs Novi · same schools | 27.1551 | $4,752 | −$283 |
| White Lake Township vs Orchard Lake · same schools | 29.8531 | $5,224 | +$189 |
| White Lake Township vs Holly Township · same schools | 27.8444 | $4,873 | −$162 |
| White Lake Township vs Orion Township · same schools | 29.0657 | $5,086 | +$52 |
| White Lake Township vs Rose Township · same schools | 28.4752 | $4,983 | −$52 |
What it's like to own in White Lake Twp
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in White Lake 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
1977
average year built · 1,847 sqft average across 10,245 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Radon
5.41 pCi/L
average across 1,096 home tests · 43% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48386, 48383, 48382, 48356.
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 White Lake Township, Michigan?
White Lake Township is taxed at 28.7703–35.1993 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 $5,035 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within White Lake Township?
Yes. White Lake Township spans 6 school districts and the rate runs from 28.7703 to 35.1993 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $1,125 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 White Lake Township?
About $5,035 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 White Lake 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 White Lake Township compare with the rest of Oakland County?
It is the 10 lowest of 52 municipalities in Oakland County and 91 of 236 across the eight-county region — 5.61 mills below the county median.
Is down payment assistance available for homes in White Lake Township?
Likely, but verify per program: 98% of the 287 White Lake Township sales evaluated by Down Payment Resource over the last 12 months were flagged as potentially matching at least one assistance program. The flag is an indicator, not a promise — compare the programs and check your numbers.
What your White Lake 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 White Lake 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.