en.Wedoany.com Reported - A property tax (millage tax) passed in 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has raised over $27 million for affordable housing projects. The tax is expected to support the construction of approximately 1,500 new affordable housing units over its 20-year lifespan. The report, written by Jaishree Drepaul for Concentrate Media, was published on June 25, 2026.

The property tax, overwhelmingly approved by Ann Arbor residents in 2020, is set at a rate of 1 mill and has a 20-year term. The tax primarily provides housing support for households earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). According to Concentrate Media, the tax also aims to promote housing stability, with 20% of its revenue allocated to resident support services. To date, the tax has funded 14 housing projects, 4 renovation initiatives, and 5 supportive service programs.

Amanda Carlisle, Executive Director of the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, stated that this affordable housing tax is serving as a "local safety net," helping residents avoid homelessness. Shannon Morgan, founder of Renovare Development, believes the tax deserves more statewide attention "because it demonstrates the potential of an educated community, provides creative opportunities, and fosters collaboration among stakeholders."

The successful implementation of Ann Arbor's affordable housing property tax offers a reference case for how other U.S. cities can use local tax tools to address the housing crisis.

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