: a rate (as of taxation) expressed in mills per dollar

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Although local millage rates have largely remained steady, taxable value can still rise due to market factors like inflation. — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Currently, 28 hospital or healthcare taxing districts in Florida can levy property taxes and, if needed, raise millage rates to fund the operation of their hospitals, clinics, or other special healthcare programs. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Luke says the millage increase would add two additional mills to the expiring three mills for a total of five. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Independence Township, which also contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for police services, also had two public safety millages rejected by voters on Tuesday. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for millage

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millage was in 1891

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“Millage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millage. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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