Wayne County, Michigan
Use this county page to find the right government office or narrow down to a city or township. The service directory covers common county jobs; the local pages add property-tax context, school-district rate ranges, nearby places, and Porch Notes tied to each community.
County snapshot
Cities
33
Townships
9
School districts
38
Primary home (PRE) rates, for homes with Michigan's Principal Residence Exemption, range from 27.5563 mills to 73.6904 mills.
Other property, often called non-homestead, usually means rentals, vacation homes, and second homes. Those rates range from 45.173 mills to 89.4006 mills.
Rate rows come from the official Michigan Treasury millage-rate reports . Data used: 2025 Michigan Treasury Total Property Tax Rates. Last reviewed July 12, 2026.
Use this carefully: Michigan Porch uses the statewide published rates as a planning aid. The local assessor or treasurer controls parcel-specific values, due dates, and special assessments.
County service directory
Find the office before you make the trip
Some questions stay with the city or township. Others move to the county, a health district, or a court. Start with the job you need done, then confirm hours, fees, and forms with the office.
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Marriage licenses, local vital records, and elections
Wayne County clerk
Start with the clerk for a marriage license, a county-filed birth or death record, election information, and other county records.
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Deeds, mortgages, and recorded land documents
Wayne County register of deeds
Use this office for recorded property documents. It does not decide ownership disputes or tell you whether a deed is legally sufficient.
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Delinquent real-property tax and foreclosure questions
Wayne County treasurer
Current bills usually begin with the city or township treasurer. After the local collection period, delinquent real-property tax moves to the county or the state foreclosing unit.
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Private wells, septic systems, and local health services
Local health department
Michigan has county and multi-county health departments. Use the state finder to see which department serves this county before applying or making an appointment.
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District, circuit, probate, or family-court business
Michigan trial courts serving this county
The court depends on the case type and sometimes the city or district. The judiciary directory lists court locations, websites, and contact information by county.
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Countywide assessment data and equalization
Wayne County equalization
Your local assessor and Board of Review handle an individual parcel first. County equalization studies values across local units and supports assessment administration.
County websites are checked against the State of Michigan county website directory . State and court finders are used where one office or district can serve more than one county. Directory reviewed July 12, 2026. Office roles were checked against Michigan Vital Records, Michigan Treasury taxpayer resources, and State Tax Commission guidance.
Local pages
Places in Wayne County
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Allen Park
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Belleville
1 school district available.
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Dearborn
2 school districts available.
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Dearborn Heights
6 school districts available.
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Detroit
1 school district available.
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Ecorse
2 school districts available.
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Flat Rock
3 school districts available.
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Garden City
1 school district available.
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Gibraltar
1 school district available.
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Grosse Pointe
1 school district available.
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Grosse Pointe Farms
1 school district available.
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Grosse Pointe Park
2 school districts available.
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Grosse Pointe Woods
1 school district available.
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Hamtramck
1 school district available.
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Harper Woods
2 school districts available.
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Highland Park
1 school district available.
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Inkster
4 school districts available.
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Lincoln Park
1 school district available.
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Livonia
2 school districts available.
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Melvindale
1 school district available.
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Northville
1 school district available.
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Plymouth
1 school district available.
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River Rouge
1 school district available.
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Riverview
1 school district available.
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Rockwood
1 school district available.
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Romulus
3 school districts available.
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Southgate
1 school district available.
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Taylor
1 school district available.
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Trenton
2 school districts available.
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Wayne
1 school district available.
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Westland
5 school districts available.
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Woodhaven
2 school districts available.
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Wyandotte
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Township
Brownstown Township
3 school districts available.
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Township
Canton Township
3 school districts available.
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Grosse Ile Township
1 school district available.
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Huron Township
3 school districts available.
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Northville Township
2 school districts available.
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Plymouth Township
1 school district available.
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Redford Township
3 school districts available.
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Sumpter Township
4 school districts available.
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Van Buren Township
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Porch Notes
Local notes from Wayne County
Stories, practical notes, and local details tied to places in this county.
Wayne County · History and culture
Canton kept the Chinese name its neighbors gave up
Michigan's 1830s fascination with China produced Canton, Nankin, and Peking townships; Canton is the one that still uses its original name.
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Cricket has a home-field advantage in Canton
Canton maintains cricket fields at Heritage Park and the Canton Sports Center, with drop-in play, leagues, tournaments, and a youth program.
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The Rouge is four rivers hiding under one name
The Rouge River has four major branches and 127 river miles, tying together parks and neighborhoods across Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties.
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Eight Mile is more than Detroit's northern edge
Before it became a cultural dividing line, Eight Mile was Michigan's survey baseline - the line that helped lay out townships, counties, and the mile-road grid.
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A Hindu mandir anchors Canton's global side
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir on Canton Center Road is a Hindu place of worship, cultural learning, festivals, and community service.
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Wayne builds the Bronco and Ranger
Ford's Wayne complex dates to 1952, has been rebuilt for several generations of vehicles, and now produces the Bronco and Ranger.
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What to check next in Wayne County
Start with a local page, then move into the Michigan rule or tool that matches the question in front of you.
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