Proposed FY 2027 City Budget and Property Tax Millage
Livonia
Summary
The proposed $235 million budget is on the table, with property tax revenue projected at $79.8 million. Residents should know their average city tax bill is about $1,404/year and that only 32 cents of every tax dollar stays with the city. Big question marks: aging buildings and rising repair costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 21, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Average homeowner pays $1,404/year to the city; the $235 million budget includes $6.8M for building repairs and $1.5M for demolitions.
Residents get city services (trash, police, fire, libraries, roads) at the second-lowest tax rate in Wayne County.
Deferred maintenance on city buildings could mean costlier emergency repairs down the road.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 12, 2026
Resident Jerry Kersinski complained that the revised budget presentation showed essentially the same revenue-versus-expenditure gap as before, despite community feedback. A council member noted the updated budget will be presented October 26.
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
The city's proposed ~$239 million budget keeps taxes flat at the second-lowest rate in Wayne County, puts $6.8 million into urgent building repairs (HVAC, roofs, election equipment, library ADA upgrades), and gives employees a 4.5% cost-of-living raise. It faces a real vote October 26, with council members already split on whether to approve.
City Council - Sep 21, 2026
The proposed $235 million budget is on the table, with property tax revenue projected at $79.8 million. Residents should know their average city tax bill is about $1,404/year and that only 32 cents of every tax dollar stays with the city. Big question marks: aging buildings and rising repair costs.
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