New Haven Community School District property taxes
New Haven Community School District spans 4 municipalities in Macomb. The rate ranges from 27.5005 to 30.7289 mills depending on which one you buy in — $565 a year on a $350,000 home, for the same schools.
Millage by municipality
| Municipality | County | Homestead | Non-homestead | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Township | Macomb | 27.5005 | 45.5005 | $4,813 |
| Lenox Township | Macomb | 28.1595 | 46.1595 | $4,928 |
| Macomb Township | Macomb | 30.1668 | 48.1668 | $5,279 |
| Ray Township | Macomb | 30.7289 | 48.7289 | $5,378 |
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 New Haven Community School District?
New Haven Community School District is taxed at 27.5005–30.7289 mills for a principal residence under the 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report, across 4 municipalities in Macomb.
Does New Haven Community School District span more than one municipality?
Yes. New Haven Community School District covers 4 municipalities, from 27.5005 mills in Chesterfield Township to 30.7289 in Ray Township — $565 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 New Haven Community School District has the lowest property taxes?
Chesterfield Township, at 27.5005 mills — about $4,813 a year on a $350,000 home, versus $5,378 in Ray Township.
Will my tax bill match the one listed on a New Haven Community 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.