Property Taxes - FAQ's

 1. When are property taxes billed and due?  Property taxes are billed twice  per year: July 1st and December 1st.  The July 1st (summer) bill is due by September 14th and the December 1st (winter) bill is due by February 14th.

2. What is the penalty for paying my taxes late?   Interest in the amount of 1% per month is charged on unpaid taxes beginning the day after the due date.  In addition, any taxes (summer or winter) remaining unpaid on February 15th are charged a one time 3% penalty on the unpaid balance.

3. Does the bill have to be paid in one lump sum?  No.  Once you receive your bill, you may begin making payments.  Please remember that if the balance is not paid in full by the due date, interest and/or penalty will begin to accrue on the unpaid balance as noted above.

4. Where do I make payments?  Payments on both the summer and winter bills are made to the Laketon Township Treasurer (in person or by mail) until the last day of February each year.  On March 1st any unpaid taxes for the current year are turned over to the County Treasurer for delinquent collection.

5. What should I do if my taxes are turned over to the County Treasurer delinquent?  Contact the County Treasurer’s Office as soon as possible.  The County Treasure’s office will also accept partial payments on the balance due, call to make payment arrangements. Muskegon County Treasurer’s Office:231-724-6261