millage

noun

mill·​age ˈmi-lij 

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

Examples of millage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The senior stimulus provided relief to a small group of homeowners, while the millage rate applies to the broader property tax base. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 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

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for millage

• pillage
• spillage
• village