Chelsea School District property taxes
Chelsea School District spans 7 municipalities in Washtenaw. The rate ranges from 30.9508 to 47.0139 mills depending on which one you buy in — $2,811 a year on a $350,000 home, for the same schools.
Millage by municipality
| Municipality | County | Homestead | Non-homestead | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Township | Washtenaw | 30.9508 | 48.9508 | $5,416 |
| Freedom Township | Washtenaw | 31.8786 | 49.8786 | $5,579 |
| Lima Township | Washtenaw | 34.6260 | 52.6260 | $6,060 |
| Sylvan Township | Washtenaw | 34.7913 | 52.7913 | $6,088 |
| Dexter Township | Washtenaw | 36.4997 | 54.4997 | $6,387 |
| Lyndon Township | Washtenaw | 37.4014 | 55.4014 | $6,545 |
| Chelsea | Washtenaw | 47.0139 | 65.0139 | $8,227 |
Homestead (PRE) applies to a primary residence; non-homestead to rentals and second homes. The dollar column is the annual bill at the uncapped taxable value — half the purchase price — at the homestead rate. Boundaries are approximate at the parcel level; confirm the district for a specific address with the district or the assessor.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate for Chelsea School District?
Chelsea School District is taxed at 30.9508–47.0139 mills for a principal residence under the 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report, across 7 municipalities in Washtenaw.
Does Chelsea School District span more than one municipality?
Yes. Chelsea School District covers 7 municipalities, from 30.9508 mills in Sharon Township to 47.0139 in Chelsea — $2,811 a year apart on a $350,000 home, for the same schools. A school district is not a taxing unit; the local millage stacks on top.
Which municipality in Chelsea School District has the lowest property taxes?
Sharon Township, at 30.9508 mills — about $5,416 a year on a $350,000 home, versus $8,227 in Chelsea.
Will my tax bill match the one listed on a Chelsea School District home for sale?
Usually not. Michigan caps how fast taxable value can rise while one owner holds a property, and that cap comes off the year after it sells. The listed figure is the seller's capped bill; yours is calculated on the uncapped value, roughly half the price you pay.
What your taxes become after you buy
Set the calculator to whichever municipality you're considering — the district rate follows the municipal line, not the school boundary.
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.