Comstock Park — On Nov. 3, voters will consider a non-homestead operating millage proposal that would allow the district to continue levying the full, state-authorized 18 mills permitted on non-homestead properties.
Per Proposal A, all Michigan school districts must levy 18 mills of operational millage on non-homestead properties, such as rental, vacation, business and commercial. The millage is not an increase and residents’ primary properties are exempted from the tax.
“The proposed override millage would not increase taxes on principal residences,” Superintendent David Washburn wrote in communications to residents. “Its purpose is to preserve the district’s ability to collect the full operating millage authorized under state law and prevent the loss of critical revenue that supports students and district operations.”
Districts collect the non-homestead property tax with the total amount subtracted from its state per-pupil funding allowance.
If the four-year levy is approved, it will generate about $50,000 in 2027 for Comstock Park Public Schools. Revenue from the renewal would be used for school district operating expenses.
Under the 1978 Headlee Amendment, the growth of taxable values is limited to the lesser of either the inflation rate or 5%. For a district to levy the full 18 mills, it must have approval from its registered voters.
Any registered voter in the Comstock Park Public School district can vote on the renewal. Polls are open Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To learn more about your voting location and other options, visit Michigan Voter Information.
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