• Library Millage Calculator

    Enter your home township/city and property value to find out how much a proposed library millage will cost you.
  • 1. Where do you live?

    Choose your service area from the list below.

    Each township will draft their own ballot language. All township contracts are set at a 1.0 Mill rate, but due to the Headlee Amendement (a tax capping mechanism) the net rate paid by residents is often less than 1.0 Mill. 

  • 2. Enter the Taxable Value of your property

    (Image below shows how to find your taxable value using your property tax bill) Property Tax Bill Example

    • Taxable Value is the value used for determining the property owner's tax liability. Taxable value is approximately 1/2 the assessed value of the property. 
    • Assessed value is determined by a property's market value, and is set by the assessor.  
    • State Equalized value is the assessed value that has been adjusted folloiwng county and state equalization.
  • 3. Ballot Proposals for 2026

    • November 3, 2026 - Marquette Charter Township, will have a ballot proposal for renewal of library services. 
    • City of Marquette, Chocolay Charter Township, Sands Township, Skandia Township, West Branch Township - Not on the Ballot! 

    This ballot proposal does not create an increase in property taxes paid for library services at PWPL. Each is a renewal of the current service agreement.

  • What is Peter White Public Library worth to you?

    Compare the cost of library services to the value received: https://form.jotform.com/241907007877160

    For more information about the Peter White Public Library ballot proposals, visit our website: www.pwpl.info

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