Summary
The city-issued millage rate sits at 20.58053 mills, and staff confirmed the city kept its promise that the voter-approved override would be offset by cuts — the city share of the rate has stayed neutral since FY25. Ferndale's rate is among the lowest in the region, second only to Royal Oak.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
No increase in the city share of the property tax rate.
All Ferndale property taxpayers.
The city's general fund, which will absorb the roughly $92,000 revenue reduction.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
Because of a state Treasury bulletin, the voted Headlee override millage is subject to rollback this year, cutting the total tax millage rate by 0.0888 mills — a small tax cut for property owners but roughly $92,000 less revenue for the city.
City Council - Budget Workshop - Mar 21, 2026
The city-issued millage rate sits at 20.58053 mills, and staff confirmed the city kept its promise that the voter-approved override would be offset by cuts — the city share of the rate has stayed neutral since FY25. Ferndale's rate is among the lowest in the region, second only to Royal Oak.
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