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Williamstown TownshipIngham County, Michigan
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4990 N. Zimmer Road, Williamston, MI 48895-8180
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Phone: (517) 655-3193
Fax:(517) 655-3971
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Williamstown TownshipTreasury Department Winter Property Tax Due Date and Payment Methods PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Winter property taxes are due every year on February 14. Taxes that are not paid by February 14 will be charged a 3% penalty. There are FOUR different ways you may pay your property taxes: Township Hall - Summer and winter taxes may be paid with cash or check at the township office. By Mail- Send your check with payment stub by mail to the township office. Please note that tax payments need to actually arrive in the office in order to be processed - postmarks cannot be accepted as a payment date. Drop-off Box - Leave your payment in the bronze drop slot beneath the bulletin board by the front entry of the township hall, only if payment is made by check, and the stub from the bottom of the tax bill is included with the check.Residents should not leave cash in the drop slot. At Independent Bank - Cash or check payments may now be made at Independent Bank (1245 E. Grand River location ONLY) between December 1, 2011 and February 14, 2012. You may pay the current season ONLY and you must have the stub from your tax bill.
Remember to check the box on your tax stub if you would like a receipt sent to you. For taxpayers wishing to make payments during 2011, the township will be open regular office hours December 27, 28, and 29, but will be closed on December 30. You may make your payment at Independent Bank during their regular business hours: M-Th 7:30-5:00, F 7:30-6:00, Sat. 7:30-1:00. The last day property taxes may be paid at the Township Hall is February 29. On March 1, all bills are then turned over to the Ingham County Treasurer for collection. The Township Hall will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 29, for property tax payments ONLY. From 1:00 to 7:00 PM the Township Hall will be open for all services including tax payments. Regular office hours are 10:00 to 4:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1:00 to 7:00 on Wednesday. The office is closed on Mondays. REMINDER: Anyone eligible for a Poverty Exemption must have their application in before 4:00 PM on December 12. Janet T. Eyster, Treasurer Williamstown Township |
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Summer Property Taxes are Due
on September 14th
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Summer property
taxes are due every year on September 14. The Treasury Department
will be open from 9:00 to 5:00 (extended hours) on Tuesday,
September 14 to take tax payments. Regular office hours are 10:00
to 4:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1 :00 to 7:00 on
Wednesday. The office is closed on Mondays.
There are FOUR different ways you
may pay your property taxes:
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Township Hall- Summer taxes may be paid with cash or check at the
township office.
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By Mail- Send your check and payment stub by mail to
the township office. Please note that tax payments need to
actually arrive in the office in order to be processed -
postmarks cannot be accepted as a payment date.
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Drop-off Box - Leave your payment in the bronze drop
slot beneath the bulletin board by the front entry of the
township hall, only if payment is made by check, and the stub
from the bottom of the tax bill is included with the check.
Residents should not leave cash in the drop slot.
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*NEW* At Independent
Bank- Cash or check payments may
now be made at Independent Bank (1245 E. Grand River location
ONLY). You MUST HAVE YOUR PAYMENT STUB in order to pay your bill
at Independent Bank. Payments for summertaxes WILL NOT be
accepted at Independent Bank after September
14th.
Payments that are in the drop box or Township mailbox
before the start of business on Wednesday, September 15
will be considered to have arrived on September 14. All taxpayers
who pay by mail or in the drop slot will receive an official
property tax receipt by return mail, ONLY if they have
requested one by checking the box on their tax stub.
State law requires an additional charge of 1 % of the tax owed
to be charged on the first day delinquent and the first of every
month that taxes are unpaid after September 14. For example a
payment on September 15 will incur a 1 % interest charge and a
payment on October 1 will incur a 2% interest charge. Summer
taxes that are still unpaid on March 1, 2011 must be turned over
to the Ingham County Treasurer for collection.
REMINDER: Anyone eligible for a Summer Deferment must have
their application in by September 14.
Janet T. Eyster, Treasurer
Williamstown Township
Summer and Winter Taxes May Still
be Paid at the Township Hall
Both Summer and Winter taxes may be paid only at the Township
Hall on or before March 1, 2010. Since March 1 is a Monday, we
will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for taxes only. The amount
that is now due for unpaid taxes includes interest and penalty.
Please contact the Deputy Treasurer Lori Hurst for the current
amount at 655-3193.
Tax payments need to actually arrive in the office in order to
be processed - postmarks cannot be accepted as a payment
date. Tax payments can also be left in the bronze drop slot
beneath the bulletin board by the front entry of the township
hall, only if payment is made by check, and the stub from the
bottom of the tax bill is included with the check. Residents
should not leave cash in the drop slot.
Payments that are in the drop box or Township mailbox by the
start of business on Tuesday , March 2 will be considered to have
arrived on March 1. All taxpayers who pay by mail or in the drop
slot will receive an official property tax receipt by return
mail, only if they have requested one by checking the box
on their tax stub.
State law requires an additional charge of 1% of the tax owed
to be charged on the first day they are delinquent and the first
of every month that taxes are unpaid after the due date, plus a
penalty of 3% after February 16, 2010. For summer taxes this is
an additional charge of 9% and for winter taxes an additional
charge of 4%. Taxes still unpaid after March 1, 2010 must be
turned over to the Ingham County Treasurer for collection, which
involves additional fees for the taxpayer.
REMINDER: Anyone eligible for a Summer
Deferment must also have their application in before the start of
business on September 16.
Janet T. Eyster, Treasurer
Williamstown Township
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Audit Reports 2011The Auditor's Financial Report covering Williamstown Township's fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, is available for download. Either use the link above, or click on the button below, to download the report. 2010The Auditor's Financial Report covering Williamstown Township's fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, is available for download. Either use the link above, or click on the button below, to download the report. |
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Treasurer Statutory Duties |
| Collects real and personal property taxes | Keeps an account of township
receipts (revenues) and expenditures | Disburses township checks | Deposits township revenues
in approved depositories | Invests township funds
in approved investment vehicles | Collects delinquent personal property tax | Responsible for jeopardy assessments
in collecting delinquent personal property tax | Collects mobile home specific tax | Must appoint a deputy | Must post a surety bond |
FROM THE MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP ASSOCIATION |
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