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The Treasurers' office is responsible for collecting tax monies and distributing
these monies to the appropriate entities each year. Summer and winter tax
statements are mailed to property owners every year. The summer statement
includes your city taxes, which are due July 1, and payable to the city without
penalty on or before August 31. The winter statement includes taxes for the
school district, Wayne County and the jail, Huron Clinton Metro Authority, Wayne
County Community College, the Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), and
the Library. These taxes are due December 1, and payable without penalty on or
before February 14.
Property owners, who miss the deadline in
any calendar year for paying property taxes, may pay taxes at the Municipal
Building until March 1 of the following year.
Delinquent statements must be paid to the Wayne County Treasurer's office at the
International Center Building, 400 Monroe, 5th floor, Detroit.
Business owners who miss the deadline for personal property taxes must pay at
the City Treasurer's office in the Municipal Building. A penalty will be added
to all late tax statements.
Senior citizens, who need additional time to pay taxes
may fill out a form prior to August 31, at City Hall to defer City taxes, until
February 14 without penalty. For County and school taxes, seniors may fill out a
form at City Hall prior to February 14, to defer County and School taxes without
penalty up through April 15, payments are then made to the Wayne County
Treasurer. For additional information regarding taxes contact the Treasurers
office at 822-6200. |
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