Collected and spent
In 2022, Dearborn spent about $274.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$274.7M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$2.29 per $100 of value
Source · City of Dearborn, City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet (summer and winter, PRE column) — charter operating 15.0000 + garbage & rubbish 2.1100 + library 1.5400 + sewer debt 3.8200 + 0.4300 = 22.9000 mills on taxable value; Dearborn Public Library included as a city line per the Detroit precedent (it appears under 'Dearborn City Rates' on the city's own certified sheet). Note: Wayne county anchor in michigan.mjs includes WCCCD 3.2043 which Dearborn parcels do not pay (they pay Henry Ford College 4.0000) — see headerWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Public works
$78.0M
Police
$46.8M
Other
$43.4M
General government
$36.7M
Fire
$32.0M
Parks and recreation
$16.6M
Courts
$6.4M
Library
$6.4M
Debt service · past obligation
$5.9M
Health and human services
$2.6M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
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When decisions happen
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How to reach it
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On every bill in Dearborn
Sources
What it is
City of Dearborn, City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet (summer and winter, PRE column) — charter operating 15.0000 + garbage & rubbish 2.1100 + library 1.5400 + sewer debt 3.8200 + 0.4300 = 22.9000 mills on taxable value; Dearborn Public Library included as a city line per the Detroit precedent (it appears under 'Dearborn City Rates' on the city's own certified sheet). Note: Wayne county anchor in michigan.mjs includes WCCCD 3.2043 which Dearborn parcels do not pay (they pay Henry Ford College 4.0000) — see headerSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
City of Dearborn, City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet. Read on June 9, 2026.
Details
City of Dearborn 2024 tax rates sheet (summer and winter, PRE column) — charter operating 15.0000 + garbage & rubbish 2.1100 + library 1.5400 + sewer debt 3.8200 + 0.4300 = 22.9000 mills on taxable value; Dearborn Public Library included as a city line per the Detroit precedent (it appears under 'Dearborn City Rates' on the city's own certified sheet). Note: Wayne county anchor in michigan.mjs includes WCCCD 3.2043 which Dearborn parcels do not pay (they pay Henry Ford College 4.0000) — see headerTo act on what you have read
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