Is there a drop box at the Township Hall for after hours?
Yes, there is a secure drop box located to the left of the main entrance the building.
Please DO NOT put cash in the drop box. We will automatically mail a receipt to you.
Can I pay by phone or over the Internet?
In an effort to service you better and to provide more options while paying your taxes,
we have established a link on this website for you to pay via credit card.
Please remember that summer payments made after September 14 do incur additional
interest and/or penalties. Summer and winter payments made after February 28, do
incur additional interest and/or penalties. You will not be able to pay your taxes from
our website and MUST contact the Iron County Treasurer, 906-875-3362 to pay your
taxes.
When can I expect to receive my summer tax
statement?
Summer tax statements should be received by early July of each year. Summer taxes
may be paid between July 1 and September 14 without interest or penalty.
When can I expect to receive my winter tax statement?
Winter tax statements should be received by early December of each year. Winter taxes
may be paid between December 1 of the current year and February 28 of the following
year without penalty and interest.
When is the last day I can pay my summer/winter taxes
at the township?
The last day of February. Any unpaid taxes after that day are turned over to the county
as delinquent. Starting March 2nd, 2021, any unpaid taxes can only be paid at the
County Treasurer’s office. Their phone number is 906-875-3362.
Should I notify anyone if I change who pays my taxes?
Yes. You should contact the Township Treasurer’s office at 906-875-6232. If you
decide to pay your own taxes or if your escrow company changes, you need to let us
know.
Should I receive anything about my taxes if an escrow
company pays?
You may request a copy of your tax bill and/or receipt by contacting the Treasurer.
If I don’t receive a tax bill, am I legally obligated to pay?
Yes. The law clearly states the property owner is responsible, even if they did not get a
tax bill. If you pay your own taxes, remember the July and December time frames.
Is it possible I wouldn’t receive a tax bill?
Every attempt is made to make sure property owners receive their bill. Any returned
tax bills are researched and best efforts are made to resend to the correct address.
Please contact our office if you don’t receive a bill in early July or early December.
Frequently Asked Tax Questions
What should I receive if I pay my own taxes?
You should receive a tax statement. If you pay in person at the township,
please bring the whole tax statement with you. We will retain the bottom
portion as your receipt. If you pay by mail, send only the bottom portion of the
statement with your check. If you want a receipt, include a self-addressed
stamped envelope for us to return it to you.
Is there any way I could delay paying my summer
taxes without paying a penalty?
If you qualify, it is possible to defer summer tax payments until February 14.
Age, disability and income guidelines are listed on the Deferment Application.
You can access the Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes and the 2012
Michigan Homestead Property Tax Credit forms by clicking on the Forms tab
above. They are also available in the Treasurer’s office. You may fill out these
forms and return them to the Treasurer’s office by September 14th. The
Treasurer may also be able to assist you by working out a payment plan. The
earlier you come in affords us the opportunity to come up with a better plan to
suit your situation.
Do you accept post marks?
Ye, the only exception is the end of February. No payments can be accepted in
March, even if that postmark indicates late February. If paying by mail, please
send out at least 7 to 10 days prior to the deadline due date.
Should I contact the Treasurer’s office with a
name/address change or a homestead affidavit?
Yes.
When are taxes due if the September 14 or
February 28 falls on a legal holiday or on a week-
end day?
You have until the next business day to pay. For example, if summer taxes are
due September 14 and that day falls on Saturday or Sunday, you could pay the
next Monday without having to pay penalties.
How come my escrow company said they paid on
one date, but your office doesn’t show it paid or it
was much later than when the escrow company
said they paid?
Many mortgage/escrow companies use a tax service company or a third party.
If my mortgage or escrow company doesn’t pay
my taxes on time, who is responsible for the inter-
est and/or penalties?
Statute requires us to assign the interest and or penalties to the parcel. In a case
such as this, you would have to work out any discrepancy with your mortgage
or escrow company.