How do I pay my property taxes?

City or Township Treasurer (local level - during summer/winter billing cycle) / County Treasurer (after March 1 delinquency)

Details

What you need to know

Online Option

Most Michigan cities and townships use BS&A Online (bsaonline.com) for property records and payments; search "[City/Township Name] Michigan property tax payment online"

Where to Go

City or Township Treasurer (for current-year taxes through February 28); County Treasurer (for delinquent taxes from March 1 forward)

County-specific variations apply

Michigan has approximately 1,775 local units (counties, cities, townships, villages) each with their own tax collection procedures. Summer due dates can differ for charter townships and cities. Many units now accept online payment through BS&A Online. Contact your specific city or township treasurer for exact due dates and payment options.

Michigan Notes

Important state-specific details

PAY TO CITY/TOWNSHIP TREASURER for current taxes (July 1-February 28); COUNTY TREASURER only for delinquent taxes after March 1.
Michigan's TWO-BILL SYSTEM: summer + winter; both must be paid; some smaller townships consolidate into one bill.
Michigan uses TAXABLE VALUE (not assessed value) to calculate your tax bill; taxable value = 50% of assessed value for most properties; limited to 5% annual increase or CPI (whichever is less) until property is transferred.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION (PRE): Michigan's primary property tax relief - owner-occupied primary residences exempt from 18 mills of school operating tax; reduces tax bill significantly; apply Form 2368 with your local assessor; file by May 1 for same-year effect
HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT: Michigan income-based property tax credit for lower-income homeowners/renters; file Form MI-1040CR with state income tax return
POVERTY EXEMPTION: income-based exemption from property taxes available from local Board of Review in March; contact local assessor
Michigan's property tax foreclosure process is FASTER than most states - act quickly to avoid forfeiture and foreclosure

Official Source

State office contact

State Office

Michigan Department of Treasury, Property Tax - michigan.gov/taxes/property | (517) 373-3200; City/Township Treasurer (varies by local unit)