Wyoming Voters Back School Funding for Staff, Transportation and Classroom Services

Voters in Wyoming approved a millage renewal that will provide $10.3 million in funding for the district over the next 10 years.

According to unofficial results from the Kent County Clerk's Office, the non-homestead millage passed with 1,841 votes in favor and 1,043 votes against. That represents 63.83 percent yes and 36.17 percent no.

The funding will help support staff, transportation services, and classroom operations for Wyoming Public Schools.

The millage applies only to non-homestead properties, including rental homes, vacation properties, commercial properties, and industrial properties. Homeowners whose primary residence is in the district will not pay the levy.

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What Non-Homestead Millage Means for Wyoming Property Owners

The Wyoming Public Schools millage renewal targets specific property types rather than primary residences. This distinction is important for how the levy affects different neighborhoods in the district.

Non-homestead properties in the district include:

• Rental homes
• Vacation properties
• Commercial properties
• Industrial properties

Homeowners whose primary residence is in the district will not pay the levy.

School Funding Measures Across West Michigan

The Wyoming vote came as part of a larger wave of school funding decisions across Kent County on Tuesday.

Kentwood Public Schools voters approved a $125 million bond proposal called the Safety and Success Bond. That measure would fund career and STEM-focused spaces, expanded performing arts, district-wide safety improvements, and a new Valleywood Middle School.

Northview Public Schools also put an operating millage on the ballot for funding.

The millage vote in Wyoming was part of the May 5, 2026 special election across West Michigan. Multiple school districts submitted operating millage requests to voters.

District Funding for Operations

School leaders said the millage renewal would help maintain current funding levels for operations and services. The district needs the money to continue providing staff, transportation, and classroom services.

The proposal seeks to allow Wyoming Public Schools to continue levying the statutory rate not exceeding 18 mills on all property. That rate applies to non-homestead properties only.

The funding will help the district maintain its operations through 2036. The 10-year millage renewal ensures stability for the school budget.

Impact on Wyoming Neighborhoods

The vote affects different neighborhoods within the district in different ways. Properties that are not primary residences will see an increase in their tax bills. The levy applies to rental homes and investment properties throughout the district.

The funding helps maintain current staffing levels and transportation services for students across all neighborhoods in Wyoming.