Treasurer

Linsey Rogers
Treasurer

Elizabeth White
Deputy Treasurer

Camille LaPorte
Deputy Treasurer

Mission

The Treasurer is an elected official serving a four-year term and serves all residents of Montmorency County.
Our mission is to provide accurate and pertinent information by listening to the questions and determining the needs of the Montmorency County taxpayers.

General Property Tax Act 206 of 1893

Services

Collection of delinquent property taxes
Custodian of county funds and investments
Conducts a public land auction on foreclosed parcels that have taxes older than two (2) years
Certify warranty deeds and land divisions
Records the sale of dog licenses
Other duties include: preparing and mailing tax delinquent notices, issuance of tax histories and searches as requested by lending organizations and individuals. Board of Reviews, Reconciliations and preparations for audits.

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Dates & Fees

Summer tax bills are issued on July 1st and are payable to your Township Treasurer through September 14th without penalty.
The township collects the taxes from September 15th through February 28th with interest.
Winter tax bills are issued on December 1st and are payable to your Township Treasurer through February 14th without penalty.
The township collects the taxes from February 15th through February 28th with penalties.
If you have not paid your taxes within those dates, all Township Treasurers turn their delinquent properties over to the County Treasurer on March 1st, in which fees and penalties will be added to every delinquent bill - - with no exceptions. The County Treasurer accepts partial payments on all delinquent taxes. The credit card company charges a 3% convenience fee for payments made via credit card. Taxes are returned delinquent to the County Treasurer on March 1st each year.

Dog Licenses can be purchased from the County Treasurer:
Dog License Fees follow:
December 1st - February 28th
Un-sexed Dogs ~ $8.00
Female ~ $10.00
Male ~ $10.00
March 1st and after, fees double:
Un-sexed Dogs ~ $16.00
Female ~ $20.00
Male ~ $20.00

ATTENTION MONTMORENCY COUNTY RESIDENTS:
If you would like to make your DELIQUENT 2024 Property Taxes or PRIOR years online:

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Foreclosure Sales Proceeds

In accordance with MCL211.78t those who hold title or equity interest in property at the time of foreclosure may file to claim surplus proceeds, if any are available. Surplus proceeds would be associated with parcels which sell for more than the owing delinquency. Claiming potential proceeds begins with filing the form below. You must file Form 5743 by the July 1 immediately following the effective date of the foreclosure. Form 5744 Notice to Claimant to File Motion with the Circuit Court will be sent to claimant by the Montmorency County Treasurer by January 31 following the foreclosure auctions. The claimant may then file a motion with the circuit court between February 1 and May 15, following the notice from the Montmorency County Treasurer. The Court will then set a hearing date and time to determine claim payment.

Notice of Intent to Claim Interest in Foreclosure Sales Proceeds Occurring Prior to December 22, 2020

Notice of Intent to Claim Interest in Foreclosure Sales Proceeds

Motion to Claim Remaining Proceeds from Tax Foreclosure Sale BEFORE July 18, 2020

Motion to Claim Remaining Proceeds from Tax Foreclosure Sale ON OR AFTER July 18, 2020