Treasurer's Office Fee Schedule 2011

Property Taxes

Assessment, Property Tax and Permit Information is available online for active parcels. Please click the following link: Online Assessment, Property Tax and Permit Data

The treasurer is responsible for the collection and distribution of all property taxes paid by residents of Van Buren Township.

• Property taxes are based on the Taxable Value of your property multiplied by the millage rates set by the various taxing units. These units include State, School, County and Township. 

• Tax statements are sent out twice a year. If the property is your primary residence, you can expect approximately 66% of your annual taxes due in July and approximately 34% due in December. If your property is not your primary residence, your July Tax Statement will have an additional 18 mills levied. 

• To estimate your yearly property taxes, go to our Property Tax Table.

• The July 1st property tax statement will include the School Tax plus 100% of the Wayne County operating millage as allowed under PA 357 of 2004.

  These are due and payable without penalty until the last business day in September.  

• The December 1st property tax statement will include County taxes and the Township's local taxes. It will also include any special assessments. These are due and payable without penalty until the last business day in February. For information on special assessments contact the Treasurer's Office.  

• On March 1st, delinquent taxes are turned over to the Wayne County Treasurer. All payments made after March 1st must be paid to the Wayne County Treasurer. See Delinquent Taxes. 

• Van Buren Township only accepts full payment on real property tax bills. No partial payments are accepted. 

• The Treasurer's office works in conjunction with over two hundred mortgage companies to ensure that your taxes are paid on time. To ensure that we have your correct mortgage company, please notify our office of any changes you may make during the year. Contact the Treasurer's Office at (734) 699-8903 or by e-mail at sbellingham@vanburen-mi.org.

Delinquent Taxes

The Van Buren Township Treasurer does not collect delinquent real property. 

• Real property taxes not paid by March 1st must be paid to the Wayne County Treasurer. The Wayne County Treasurer will add a 4% administration fee plus interest of 1% per month.

• For more information on delinquent property taxpayer assistance, tax payment options, and frequently asked questions, visit the Wayne County website.

• Payments must be sent to :

Raymond J. Wojtowicz

Wayne County Treasurer

The International Center Building

400 Monroe 5th Floor

Detroit, Michigan 48226

• Public Act 123 of 1999 shortens the amount of time property owners have to pay their delinquent taxes before losing their property. The new act reduces the amount of time to pay taxes from approximately 5 years to 2 years. 

• Property with taxes that are 2 years delinquent will be foreclosed and the property will be sold at public auction. 

• For a timeline on delinquent property foreclosure go to PA 123 timeline.  

• Click DELINQUENT PROPERTY LISTING to access Wayne County Delinquent Property Listing and search via Parcel ID number or street address.

• Delinquent personal property must be paid directly to the Van Buren Township Treasurer's Office. Outstanding personal property taxes are charged a one-time 4% penalty and accrue an additional 1% interest charge per month that they are delinquent.

Dog License

Michigan Law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be licensed. 

• The Township Treasurer begins selling dog licenses on April 1. The cost is $5.00 between April 1 and May 31. The price is $10.00 beginning June 1. Senior citizens pay half price. 

• A valid proof of rabies vaccination is required at the time your dog receives its license.

• Van Buren Township co-sponsors a drive thru vaccination and licensing clinic every year in May. 

Collection Procedures

The Van Buren Township Treasurer accepts payments on property taxes, water bills and building permits, as well as any other fees incurred from the day to day running of the Township. 

• The Treasurer's Office is here to serve you Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. 

• Payments can be made after regular office hours by utilizing our 24 hour drop box, located in the Public Safety lobby. Checks and money orders only please.

• The Treasurer's Office accepts cash, checks and money orders. No credit cards are accepted in the Treasurer's Office, although credit card payments can be facilitated (for property tax payments only) via a third party provider. Official Payments Corporation offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay your property tax by telephone or over the internet. Official Payments Corporation charges a 3% convenience fee for this service.

• Make checks and money orders payable to Van Buren Township.