Property Taxes
Property taxes are collected with two annual billings. The first bill is mailed out July 1st and is due on September 14th. The second bill is mailed out December 1st and is due by February 14th of the following year. After March 1st each year, unpaid property taxes are turned over to the County Treasurer's office.
Collection of Taxes
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Property taxes can be mailed to the Township Treasurer at the following address:
PO Box
Walkerville MI
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The township treasurer is responsible for the collection of taxes during the current tax season.
Assessor
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The Assessor is responsible for the valuation of property each year in accordance with State Laws. If you have a question about how your tax amount was determined, eligibility for exemptions, or land divisions please contact the Assessor. To see if your payment has been received, please contact the treasurer.
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All Property Transfer affidavits, Exemption applications, and Board of Review petitions should be sent to the Assessor's office either by email or mail.
Barbie Eaton, MAAO
3710 W Hawley Rd
Ludington MI 49431
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Exemptions
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There are exemptions available on property taxes for various reasons. The most common are outlined below.
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Principal Residence Exemption (PRE)
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In the State of Michigan you are exempt from paying the School operating millage on your primary residence. (This exemption was previously known has the Homestead Exemption.) To obtain the PRE you must file the PRE affidavit with your Assessor. You must be a Michigan resident and be able to prove this property is your primary residence. If you move your primary residence you must inform your Assessor by filing a Request to Rescind PRE.
Qualified Forest Exemption
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If you own more than 20 acres of wooded land you may be eligible for the Qualified Forest Exemption. This exemption is applied for and granted by the Michigan Department of Ag and Rural Development
Poverty Exemption
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Colfax Township does have a Poverty Exemption for low income residents. The Poverty Exemption is a State Law that is enforced by the local unit of government. You may only apply for the exemption on your primary residence and you must meet the Township's asset and income guidelines.
Disabled Veteran Exemption
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If you are a veteran with a service connected disability and you meet at least one of the following criteria, you could be eligible for a tax exemption. You must be considered to be 100% disabled, unemployable (due to disability), or have specially modified housing. This exemption is only available for residents of the State of Michigan on their primary residence (no additional property or second homes are allowed). This exemption must be applied for EVERY year.