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Treasurer

Treasurer Taxes Tax Deferment
Treasurer

Responsibilities

The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the Tax Roll and processing payment of taxes. The duties of the Treasurer's position are regulated and dictated by the State of Michigan.

The Township Treasurer's Statutory Duties are:

  • To collect real and personal property taxes
  • Keep an account of Township receipts (revenues) and expenditures
  • Deposit Township revenues in approved depositories
  • Invest Township funds in approved investment vehicles
  • Collect delinquent personal property tax
  • Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting property tax
  • Must appoint a deputy
  • Must post a surety bond
Taxes

When are Taxes Due:

Summer taxes become due on July 1st and are payable without interest or penalty until September 14th. After September 14th a 1% late fee is assessed for September. An additional 1% is assessed on the first of each month, thereafter, through February of the following year.
Winter taxes become due on December 1st and are payable without interest or penalty until February 14th . You can pay Winter taxes at the township until the end February.

On March 1st, all unpaid real property taxes, Summer and Winter, are forwarded as “delinquent” to the Livingston County Treasurer for payment, with additional penalties assessed by the Livingston County Treasurer. All Personal Property Taxes are due to Marion Township.

Where Can Taxes be Paid:

Tax payments can be made at the Marion Township Office located at 2877 W Coon Lake Road, Howell MI 48843. For after-hours payments there is a drop box located on the right-hand side of the front entrance of the office. The Marion Township office is open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also reach us at (517) 546-1588 during those ours. You can leave a message after hours and we will get back to you the next business day.

How can Taxes be Paid

  • In person at the Treasurer’s Office: Cash, Check or Credit/Debit Card (3% convenience fee is applied)
  • By Mailing payment to Marion Township 2877 W Coon Lake Rd Howell MI 48843. Please include bottom portion of your tax bill.
  • Municipal Building Drop Box: Checks only (located at the right-hand side of the main doors of the Township Hall).
  • Online: E-Check ($3.00 convenience fee applied), Credit/Debit Card (3% convenience fee applied)

NOTE: Unless or until taxes are paid by the way of authorization from the credit card company, those taxes remain the taxpayer’s liability. Failure to receive a tax bill does not waive interest or administration fee. The legal responsibility of paying taxes on the correct parcel of property rests with the taxpayer. Check payments are accepted only as conditional payments, if not honored by the bank, the bill remains unpaid and is subject to penalties and/or interest.

Mortgage Information:

https://www.bsaonline.com/?uid=733Every homeowner will receive a tax bill. If you have a mortgage with and escrow account to pay your taxes, they will receive a copy as well. Your copy will have a message that lets you know that a copy has been sent to your mortgage provider. This message will be on the right-hand side of your bill under the breakdown of your taxes. You can go online to make sure your mortgage company has paid your property taxes on your behalf at

New Homeowners:

Tax bills are prepared in June and November. The transfer of property during that period can result in tax bills being directed to the previous owner rather than the new responsible party. New homeowners should call or stop in at the Township Hall to make certain they receive their tax bill. The Treasurer can be reached at 517 546-1588 or stop by the Treasurer’s office. Also, new homeowner’s need to make sure they file their Property Transfer Affidavit and Principal Residence Exemption forms as soon as possible to make sure you get the homestead credit.

Tax Assistance:

We have not forgotten our Veterans. There are a number of instances where tax assistance is available. The Veteran’s Affairs Director is Ramon Baca. The phone number to reach him is (517) 546-6338.

We also have tax exemption to qualified disabled veterans. Please contact the township assessor for more information regarding this type of exemption at (517) 546-1588. We also have a poverty exemption to those that qualify. Please contact the township assessor for more information.

Tax Deferment

NOTICE: Summer Property Tax Deferment Available

Qualified residents of Marion Township may be eligible to defer their summer property tax payment without penalty or interest until February 14th of the succeedingyear.

To qualify, taxpayers must meet at least one of the following criteria:

- Be 62 years of age or older, or a:

- Paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, eligible widow or widower,

- Blind person, or totally and permanently disabled individual,

AND have a total household income of $40,000 or less for the preceding calendar year.

OR

- Be an agricultural property owner who qualifies under state law.

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To apply, complete the Summer Tax Deferment Application (Form 471) available at the Marion Township office or click on the form to the left.


Applications must be submitted to the Township Treasurer’s Office no later than September 15, 2025.


For more information, contact:

Marion Township Treasurer’s Office

📞 (517) 546-1588

📧 treasurer@mariontownship.com


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