South Lyon, MI town hall & government
South Lyon spent $16.5 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,396 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach South Lyon's government.
Where South Lyon's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 44%
- From the state 18%
- Fees & charges 18%
- Utility sales 11%
- Other taxes & licenses 5%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- From the federal government 2%
- From other local governments <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for South Lyon
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon's K–12 school district, shared with Lyon, Salem, Northfield and Green Oak. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal
- Local 33%
- State 61%
- Federal 6%
Of the $14,023 per pupil, $8,633 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools South Lyon kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in South Lyon pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact South Lyon's government
Who represents South Lyon
South Lyon is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Tom Barrett. Gretchen Whitmer is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.