Politics & Government

Non-Homestead Proposal for Hartland Schools on May Ballot

On May 7, the non-homestead tax renewal proposal will be on the ballot for Hartland voters.

Hartland Consolidated Schools special school election for the non-homestead renewal proposal will take place on May 7. The 18-mill tax equates to $4,346,475 in revenue for the district this year and has been in place since 1995.

It is levied against businesses, vacant land and second homes, according to information received from Hartland Schools and, as stated on the ballot proposal, principal residences, qualified agricultural property and qualified forest property are exempt. 

Key points about the millage include:

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  • The state of Michigan assumes 100 percent of the non-homestead tax is collected based on a levy of 18 mills.
  • Funds not collected are not made up by the state when allocating monies to the schools for educational purposes.
  • Businesses, vacant property and second homes are expected to pay this tax as part of Michigan’s school funding program.
  • If the proposal is defeated, it will cost Hartland Schools approximately $4,346,475.

All Hartland Township voters in precincts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, vote at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center.


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