Treasurer's Office

Treasurer - Chloe Macomber, MiCPT               Deputy Treasurer - Amy Simon

cmacomber@garfield-twp.com                        asimon@garfield-twp.com

(231) 225-3043                                                     (231) 225-3168

               

 

Tax Information

We are currently in the summer tax season. We now are accepting payments for 2024 summer taxes and all special assessment payments. All prior year (2023 or earlier) delinquent real property tax payments must be paid to the Grand Traverse County Treasurer. You can contact the County Treasurer at 231-922-4735.

Dates to Remember

• Summer Taxes are mailed out July 1st and are due on September 14th
• Winter Taxes are mailed out December 1st and are due on February 14th
• Special Assessments are mailed out July 1st and are due on September 1st.
• Real Property Taxes must be paid to our office on or before Feb 29th. As of March 1st of every year any Real Property taxes owing are delinquent and must be paid at the County Treasurer's office.
• Personal Property Taxes are always paid at the township, even after March 1st. After that date they are considered Delinquent and are due in full.

 *If Sept 14th or Feb 14th falls on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday we honor payments without adding interest or penalty if received the next business day the Township is open.

If you have not received a tax or special assessment bill, please contact us and we will verify your mailing address and either re-send, email, or fax you a copy of the bill.

 

Options for Paying Your Taxes

No Fee Options

• Cash or Check
• Online bill payment through your banking institution

Other Payment Options  (fees go to our third party processor)

• You can pay with your Credit, Debit Card (3% or $2.00 min fee) or pay by Electronic Check ($3.00 flat fee if under $10,000) from your checking account. We accept the following Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

*You may also send in your payment by mail to the township, or leave them in our secure gray night drop box 24 hours a day, located by the front door of The Township hall.

 

A message from the Treasurer Chloe Macomber

I am very pleased to serve the Charter Township of Garfield as your treasurer. My deputy, Amy Simon and I are always available to assist you and are happy to help. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.

 

Treasurer's Responsibilities and Statutory Duties

• Collection and distribution of real and personal property taxes
• Collection of township special assessment payments
• Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and expenditures
• Prepares financial reports for the Board
• Receives and deposits all township revenues and payments
• Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles
• Collects delinquent personal property and building on leased land taxes
• Serves on the Board of Trustees

 

Other responsibilities of the treasurer

As a finance committee member, the treasurer gives recommendations to the board on financial decisions.

In conjunction with the Supervisor, Clerk, and Board of Trustees the treasurer prepares, reviews, and approves an annual budget for The Township. They monitor fund/account balances and assure adherence to budget appropriations.

It is of high importance that they establish and maintain internal control safeguards by following current Michigan laws, accounting procedures, and assist in annual audits required by the State. The treasurer prepares and submits several other documents required by the state or other regulatory agencies, including the reporting of IFTs, PILTs, revenue sharing and SET.

As a trustee of the board, the treasurer is involved with many other functions such as attending Garfield Township board meetings, other various township related boards, and functions within our community. I review, vote, and assist in the development of policies, procedures, initiatives and decisions for the Township.

 

2024 Millage Rates

100% Homestead: Summer = 18.1359 & Winter = Not currently set

Non-Homestead: Summer = 36.1359 & Winter = Not currently set

 

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.