Oakland County Enhancement Millage
On March 24, 2026, the Oakland Schools Board of Education voted to place a Regional Enhancement Millage on the August 4, 2026 ballot. If approved by voters, this county-wide millage would provide additional funding to all public school districts and eligible public school academies in Oakland County on a per-pupil basis.
Key Details
- Election Date: August 4, 2026
- Millage Rate: 1.5 mills
- Term: 6 years (2026-2031)
- Estimated Funding: Approximately $781 per pupil annually
- Estimated Total: Approximately $4,686 per pupil over six years
- Estimated Cost: If the taxable value on your personal property statement is $210,840 (median taxable value for a resident in Bloomfield Township) you would pay approximately $381 per year for each of the next 6 years, or about $1 per day.
- If approved, funds would begin being collected in December 2026.
The Proposal
- August 4, 2026.
- 1.5 mills to be levied over 6 years.
- Would generate approximately $781 per pupil annually
for a 6-year period for each Oakland County public school student. - Proposal would cost approximately $300 per year on a Troy home valued at $400,000 (taxable value of $200,000).
- If successful, the millage collection would begin December 2026.
Michigan Counties with Enhancement Millages
- wayne County: 1.9812 mills – approx. $360 per student
- 2016-2022: Voters Approved Millage in 2016
- 2022-2028: Voters Renewed Millage in November 2020
- 2028-2033: Voters Renewed Millage in November 2024
- Macomb County: 1.8305 mills, approx. $400 per student
- 2020-2029: Voters Approved Millage in March 2020
- Charlevoix-Emmet County: 0.953 mills
- Kalamazoo County: 1.4968 mills
- Kent County: 0.8578 mills
- Midland County: 1.5 mills
- Monroe County: 0.9866 mills
- Muskegon County: 0.9749 mills
- Ottawa County: 0.8616 mills
Frequently Asked Questions
How are funds distributed?
Funds are distributed to all public school districts and eligible public school academies in Oakland County on an equal per-pupil basis.
Does this require all communities to approve it?
No. The millage is voted on county-wide and must pass by a majority of Oakland County voters.
Does a district's Board resolution mean they support the millage?
No. A Board resolution is a step in the process to allow voters to consider the proposal. It is not an endorsement.
When would funding begin?
If approved, funds would begin being collected in December 2026.
How could this impact students and districts?
If approved, the funding could help districts:
Maintain Class Sizes
Attract and Retain Talented Staff
Stabilize Special Education Funding
Continued Focus on Student Safety and Wellness
Maintain Staffing Supports
Make Compensation More Competitive
Address rising operational costs
Maintain District-Wide Programming