Highland Park City School District property taxes
Highland Park City School District lies entirely within Highland Park (Wayne), taxed at 63.2210 mills for a primary residence.
Millage by municipality
| Municipality | County | Homestead | Non-homestead | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | Wayne | 63.2210 | 79.2184 | $11,064 |
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 Highland Park City School District?
Highland Park City School District is taxed at 63.2210 mills for a principal residence under the 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report, across 1 municipality in Wayne.
Does Highland Park City School District span more than one municipality?
No. Highland Park City School District sits entirely within Highland Park, so every address in the district pays the same 63.2210 mills. Districts that span several municipalities can vary by far more, because the local millage stacks on top of the school levy.
Which municipality in Highland Park City School District has the lowest property taxes?
The rate is the same district-wide — 63.2210 mills in Highland Park, about $11,064 a year on a $350,000 home.
Will my tax bill match the one listed on a Highland Park City 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.