Tax Rates

School Districts


Total tax rates differ by school district. There are 3 local school districts in Waterford Township. To determine what school district for a parcel, click on Tax Information Search on the Tax Information and Payment Center page.
  1. Waterford School District
  2. Pontiac School District
  3. Clarkston School District

Waterford School District


Taxes Principal Residence* (Homestead) Non-Principal Resident* (Non-Homestead)
Summer Tax - 2019 21.5742 39.5742
Winter Tax - 2019 14.0404 14.0404

Summer Taxes for 2019


Tax Principal Residence Non-Principal Residence
County Operating  4.0400  4.0400
State Education Tax*  6.0000  6.0000
Oakland Schools  3.2539  3.2539
Oakland Community College  1.5303  1.5303
Waterford Schools - Debt  6.7500  6.7500
Waterford Schools - Operating*  0.0000 18.0000
Total Summer
 21.5742 39.5742


Winter Taxes for 2019


Tax Principal Residence Non-Principal Residence
Oakland County Parks and Recreation  0.2329  0.2329
Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority  0.2117  0.2117
Zoo Authority  0.0973  0.0973
Art Institute  0.1929  0.1929
Township*
 13.3056
  		 13.3056
TOTAL WINTER 14.0404 14.0404

*For township millage rates, please visit the Township Millage page.

*Michigan Business Tax Exempt Special Notes


  • Personal Property Tax classified 251 up to 12 mills School Operating
  • Personal Property Tax classified 351 up to 18 mills School Operating and 6 mills State Education Tax

Calculating Taxes


Example:
  • State Equalized Value = $75,000
  • Taxable Value = $65,000
  • Total Tax Rate (summer and winter) = 35.0000
65,000 x 35.0000/1,000 = $2,275 total taxes (summer and winter)