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

TaxesPrincipal Residence* (Homestead)Non-Principal Resident* (Non-Homestead)
Summer Tax - 202521.289738.9646
Winter Tax - 202515.590215.5902


Summer Taxes for 2025

TaxPrincipal ResidenceNon-Principal Residence
County Operating 3.93013.9301
State Education Tax* 6.0000 6.0000
Oakland Schools3.13493.1349
Oakland Community College1.47471.4747
Waterford Schools - Debt 6.7500 6.7500
Waterford Schools - Operating* 0.000017.6749
Total Summer
21.289738.9646


Winter Taxes for 2025

TaxPrincipal ResidenceNon-Principal Residence
Oakland County Parks and Recreation 0.6461 0.6461
Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority 0.2050 0.2050
Zoo Authority 0.0935 0.0935
Art Institute 0.1925 0.1925
Oakland Transit 0.9407 0.9407
Comm Ctr Bond

Township*		 0.8492

12.6632  		 0.8492 

12.6632
TOTAL WINTER15.590215.5902


*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)