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 sum-
mer/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?
Yes. We will automatically mail a receipt to you.
If I don’t receive a tax bill, AM I legally obli-
gated 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.
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 weekend 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 re-
sponsible for the interest 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.
Frequently Asked
Tax Questions