Treasurer's Office

One of the main responsibilities of the Township Treasurer is the collection of taxes.  The Treasurer sends out tax bills and posts payments from taxpayers. Only a small portion of the taxes collected are retained as Township funds. The majority of tax payments received at the township are then distributed to the various taxing authorities that we collect for; such as Traverse City Area Public Schools, the State of Michigan, Grand Traverse County, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse Area District Library, BATA, the Commission on Aging, Medical Care facilities and GT Metro Fire Department. 

Some residents may also be charged special assessments that affect their property but not all properties in the Township.  These are for specific projects that have been requested by residents and approved by the Township Board. These may include water, sewer and drain projects, subdivision street lights, and recently added for treatment of Eurasian Water Milfoil in Silver Lake.

A message from the Treasurer, Jeane Blood:

We are currently inbetween tax seasons.  The Summer 2012 tax season will begin with tax bills mailed out on July 1, 2012.  If you have a special assessment installment due for 2012, look for your annual installment bill to arrive in June 2012.  Special assessment payments are due by Sept. 1st.  If your payment is not postmarked by that date, it will be considered late and a penalty will be added.  We do not send receipts for payments unless you give us a self-addressed stamped envelope or enclose a note requesting that a receipt be mailed to you.

Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm - CLOSED Fridays.  For more information about payment methods, please click on the tax payment options link on the left side of this page or see our frequently asked questions section.

2011 Millage Rates

100% Homestead:  27.4633 annual mills (summer = 18.8305 & winter = 8.6328)

Non-Homestead:  45.4633 annual mills (summer = 36.8305 & winter = 8.6328)

2010 Millage Rates

100% Homestead:  27.7240 annual mills (summer = 18.7955 & winter = 8.9285)

Non-Homestead:  45.7240 annual mills (summer = 36.7955 & winter = 8.9285)

Taxes are based upon Taxable Value.  1 mill equals $1.00 per $1,000. of taxable value.

All taxes billed are for the calendar year period of January 1st through December 31st.  The taxes are collected in two portions (summer and winter) to make it easier on the taxpayer.  Different taxing authorities collect at different times. For instance, the Traverse City Area Public Schools collect their portion of tax dollars on the summer tax bill, but are not listed on the winter tax bill.  The Fire Department collects their portion of tax dollars on the winter tax bill, but are not listed on the summer tax bill.

Business Owners:

If you have questions about your business personal property taxes, view this helpful brochure:

A Business Owner's Guide to Personal Property Tax  (opens as a pdf file)

State Info on Business Personal Property Taxes  (opens as a pdf)

Also, check out our FAQs for more information for business owners.