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.

Ballet Language


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