County
Kent County, Michigan
Use this county page to find cities, townships, and villages in Kent County. Each local page gives you property-tax context, school-district rate ranges, official-source links, nearby places, and any Porch Notes tied to that community.
County snapshot
Cities
9
Townships
21
Villages
0
School districts
32
Primary home (PRE) rates, for homes with Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, range from 19.8829 mills to 51.2464 mills.
Other property, often called non-homestead, usually means rentals, vacation homes, and second homes. Those rates range from 37.8829 mills to 68.9896 mills.
Rate rows come from the official Michigan Treasury millage-rate reports . Last reviewed June 8, 2026.
Local pages
Places in Kent County
City
Cedar Springs
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East Grand Rapids
1 school district available.
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City
Grand Rapids
7 school districts available.
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Grandville
2 school districts available.
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Kentwood
4 school districts available.
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Lowell
1 school district available.
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Rockford
1 school district available.
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Walker
3 school districts available.
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City
Wyoming
8 school districts available.
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Township
Ada Township
3 school districts available.
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Algoma Township
3 school districts available.
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Alpine Township
3 school districts available.
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Bowne Township
4 school districts available.
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Byron Township
4 school districts available.
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Caledonia Township
3 school districts available.
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Cannon Township
3 school districts available.
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Cascade Township
3 school districts available.
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Courtland Township
2 school districts available.
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Gaines Township
3 school districts available.
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Grand Rapids Township
3 school districts available.
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Grattan Township
3 school districts available.
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Lowell Township
2 school districts available.
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Nelson Township
3 school districts available.
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Oakfield Township
4 school districts available.
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Plainfield Township
4 school districts available.
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Solon Township
4 school districts available.
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Sparta Township
3 school districts available.
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Spencer Township
3 school districts available.
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Tyrone Township
5 school districts available.
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Vergennes Township
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Porch Notes
Local notes from Kent County
Stories, practical notes, and local details tied to places in this county.
Kent County · History and culture
Apple country: Sparta and the Fruit Ridge
The Fruit Ridge around Sparta is one of Michigan's strongest apple-growing regions, shaped by soil, elevation, and Lake Michigan.
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ArtPrize: when downtown Grand Rapids becomes one giant art show
ArtPrize turns downtown Grand Rapids into a free, city-sized art show each fall.
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Beer City USA: how Grand Rapids became a craft-beer capital
Grand Rapids earned the Beer City USA nickname through a national fan vote and a fast-growing craft-brewery scene.
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Before the suburbs: when Reeds Lake was the place to be
Before East Grand Rapids became a quiet suburb, Reeds Lake was home to Ramona Park, the region's biggest amusement spot.
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Buying a historic Grand Rapids home? You may need the city's OK to change the outside
Grand Rapids historic districts require city approval for many exterior changes before a building permit can be issued.
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Buying in a township? Watch for special assessments on top of your taxes
Michigan township buyers should check for special assessments that can add separate road, sewer, water, lighting, sidewalk, or drain charges.
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What to check next in Kent County
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