Tax Proposal

Tax Proposal Information

This section of the website is intended to share tax specific information for the proposed increase on the May 5, 2026 ballot.

What is on the May 2026 ballot?  

On May 5, 2026, voters in the Ingham Intermediate School District boundaries will be asked to consider a special education bond proposal for capital improvements. If approved, the proposed bond would generate approximately $99,960,000 for special education facilities, including Beekman Center and Heartwood School, serving students who are residents of the 12 local school districts within the Ingham ISD service area boundaries. 

Would this ballot proposal increase the tax millage rate?  

This special education facilities bond would increase the tax millage rate by 0.55 mill in the first year, with the millage rate expected to decrease in later years. 

How much would the Bond proposal cost the average taxpayer?

Tax Impact of 0.55 Mill Increase

NOTE: Typically, the home market value is estimated at a minimum of twice the taxable value. 

The median taxable value per parcel for 2025 in Ingham County is $76,665 per the equalization office. 

What local school district students are served at Beekman Center and Heartwood School?

Beekman Center and Heartwood School students are part of the 12 school districts in the Ingham ISD service area, including: Dansville, East Lansing, Haslett, Holt, Lansing, Leslie, Mason, Okemos, Stockbridge, Waverly, Webberville and Williamston.

What is a mill?

A mill is a unit used to calculate property taxes. One mill equals one dollar for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. Taxable value is not more than half the market value of the property. For example, a home with a market value of $200,000 and a taxable value of $100,000 would pay $55 per year for a 0.55-mill tax levy.

What is a school bond? 

A school bond is similar to a home mortgage. It allows the District to borrow money for major construction, renovation, or equipment projects and repay it over time through property taxes. Bonds provide long-term funding for facility improvements.

Bond proceeds CAN be used for the following items:

• Construction and remodeling of facilities
• Purchase of instructional technology equipment
• Equipment and furniture
• Site improvements
• Purchase of buses (not planned for this bond)

Bond proceeds CANNOT be used for the following items:

• Salaries and wages
• General operating expenses and maintenance
• Classroom supplies and textbooks
• Administrative costs