Financial FAQs

The tax would be paid by property owners in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) voting jurisdiction.

In Michigan, one mill of property tax equals $1.00 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. For GHAPS homeowners with taxable values of approximately $154,000–$185,000, the proposed rate change would result in an estimated additional $25–$30 per month.

For a personalized estimate based on your home's taxable value, use the tax impact calculator on our website. 

If approved, the proposed $98.55 million for facility projects would require an estimated initial debt levy of 1.95 mills in 2027.

A sinking fund is a voter-approved millage that produces annual revenues for districts for building improvements and other school needs.

At GHAPS, voters approved the district's current sinking fund in 2024. The 0.696-mill sinking fund helps pay for projects such as parking lots, boilers, roofs, student technology devices, buses, security upgrades, and emergency building repairs.

However, the sinking fund has limits. It cannot be used for operating expenses, regular maintenance, or employee salaries and benefits. It does not generate enough revenue to fund major renovations, additions, or new schools.