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Tax Information:
How much do I owe for my delinquent taxes?
In order for any staff to accurately give payoff amounts for
your taxes you must first provide us with you property number
that is shown on your tax bill or your delinquent tax statement.
We do not guarantee payoffs based on property address.
What should I do if I
didn’t receive a tax bill?
You should contact your
local assessor to change your address. The County Treasurers
mailing address file for delinquent taxes comes from the local
city or township. If you know that you have a delinquent tax,
you should also contact our office at (269) 781-0807.
I did not receive a tax
bill; can you waive penalty and interest?
No! The County Treasurer does not have any authority to waive
penalties or interest. State law holds the taxpayer responsible
to know that taxes are paid on time (whether or not taxpayer has
received a tax bill or notification of delinquent taxes due).
When are taxes due?
Summer taxes are usually due mid August to mid September (tax
bills sent early July). Winter taxes are usually due by mid
February (tax bill sent early December). All taxes become
delinquent to the County Treasurer on March 1st, with additional
penalties and interest. Other costs are added at the time of
forfeiture.
Can I make payments on
my delinquent taxes?
Yes, as long as the all taxes, interest, penalties, and fees are
paid in full for that particular tax by the foreclosure deadline
March 31st (two years after it has reached our office).
Can I pay with a
personal check?
Yes, in most cases and they should be made payable to Calhoun
County Treasurer. Personal Checks are not accepted one month
prior to the final day to redeem a forfeited parcel (March
31st).
Can I pay by credit
card?
Yes, you may pay taxes by credit card by calling the Government
Payment System, toll free/24 hours at 1-888-604-7888, Pay
Location Code 1898. There is a 5% service fee for this service
and will be added to the amount of fees due. The information
they will request is your property number, property
owner/taxpayer’s name, property address, phone number, your
charge card information, and the amount owing/paying. If the
amount owed does not match amount paying, payment will NOT be
posted unless it is specifically stated that it is a partial
payment.
Who owns a particular
property?
Please refer to the
local unit in which the property is located.
What is the assessed
value of my home?
Please contact your
local assessor for current information.
Public Act 123:
If I don’t pay my taxes, will I lose my
property?
Yes. The new law allows taxes to be delinquent for only two
years. Once the Judgment of Foreclosure is final, the County
Treasurer has clear title to your property. To learn more about
the foreclosure process, please
click here.
What does it mean to be
in "forfeiture"?
Forfeiture is the first step in the foreclosure process. A
property (tax) that has been delinquent for one (1) year is
considered forfeited. At this time, the interest rate goes from
1% per month to 1.5% per month back to the date the taxes became
delinquent. Currently a $175 title search fee is added along
with two $10.00 recording fees (one to record the forfeiture and
one to record the redemption) and also a $45 Physical Inspection
Fee.
What happens after my
property is in forfeiture?
After a property has been in forfeiture for one year, it enters
the foreclosure process. Properties with 2007 taxes
will be foreclosed on March 31, 2010.
What happens after my
property is foreclosed upon? How do I redeem to get it back?
Foreclosure is Final! You cannot get your
property back after it has been foreclosed. Once the Circuit
Court enters the judgment of foreclosure on March 31st the
redemption rights expire. |
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