Oakland County Enhancement Millage

• Election Date: August 4, 2026
• Millage Rate: 1.5 mills
• Term: 6 years (2026-2031)
• Estimated Funding: Approximately $781 per pupil annually
• Estimated Total: Approximately $4,686 per pupil over six years

• Berkley Schools would receive approximately $3.9 million annually if passed.

• The Berkley Schools Board of Education passed a resolution on March 9, asking the Oakland Schools Board of Education to place this proposal on the August 4, 2026 ballot.

• Estimated Cost: If the taxable value on your personal property statement is $200,000 you would pay approximately $300 per year for each of the next 6 years, or less than a $1 per day.
• If approved, funds would begin being collected in December 2026

What is a regional enhancement millage? 

• Since 1994 (Proposal A), the state controls school funding.
• One Exception: Regional Enhancement Millage​.
• Constituent School Districts can request an Enhancement Millage Proposal be put before voters​.
• Districts representing at least 50%+1 student of the total student population must submit affirmative requests to Oakland Schools expressing consideration​.
• Must be proposed on a county-wide basis​.
• Passes or fails on a county-wide basis, not by local communities. ​
• If approved, the money is collected by the ISD and distributed equally to all public school districts and public school academies on a per student basis.​
• Each district would have local control over how the money is spent.

Learn More

For more detailed information, including a tax calculator and county-wide resources, please visit the Oakland County Enhancement Millage Website.