Announcements

Notice of Availability of 2009 Summer Tax Deferment Under MCL 211.51, property taxpayers may defer until February 16, 2010, without penalty or interest, the due date of their summer taxes on their principal residence, if their gross household income for the preceding calendar year didnot exceed $40,000 and they are:  a) 62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death;  b) A paraplegic or quadriplegic;  c) An eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, or their eligible widow or widower; d)  A blind person; or  e) A totally and permanently disabled person. 

Property that is classified or used as agricultural property may qualify if the gross receipts of the agricultural or horticultural operation in the previous year (or the average gross receipts for such operations in the previous three years) are not less than the household income of the owner for the preceding calendar year. 

Persons applying for a deferral must certify that they qualify for the deferment on a form which is available by contacting your local Township Treasurer.  The form must be completed each year in order to have taxes deferred without penalty in any given year.  The form must be filed with the Township Treasurer no later than September 15, 2009, to receive the deferral.

Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes

2009 OCTA Officers

2009 Meetings