Chippewa Valley School District property taxes
Chippewa Valley School District spans 2 municipalities in Macomb. The rate ranges from 30.5468 to 33.0147 mills depending on which one you buy in — $432 a year on a $350,000 home, for the same schools.
Millage by municipality
| Municipality | County | Homestead | Non-homestead | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Township | Macomb | 30.5468 | 48.5468 | $5,346 |
| Clinton Township | Macomb | 33.0147 | 51.0147 | $5,778 |
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 Chippewa Valley School District?
Chippewa Valley School District is taxed at 30.5468–33.0147 mills for a principal residence under the 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report, across 2 municipalities in Macomb.
Does Chippewa Valley School District span more than one municipality?
Yes. Chippewa Valley School District covers 2 municipalities, from 30.5468 mills in Macomb Township to 33.0147 in Clinton Township — $432 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 Chippewa Valley School District has the lowest property taxes?
Macomb Township, at 30.5468 mills — about $5,346 a year on a $350,000 home, versus $5,778 in Clinton Township.
Will my tax bill match the one listed on a Chippewa Valley 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.