Tax Information

General Tax Information Frequently asked questions: 

• When do summer bills come out and when are they due?
  First week of July, due Sept. 14th 
• When do winter bills come out and are they due?
  First week of December, due February 14th 
• Can we pay online or over the phone?  
  Not at this time 
• Can we pay with credit or debit cards?  
  Not at this time 
• Do you accept postmarks? 
  NO nor are we responsible for the mailing system delivery 
• Is there a drop box? 
  YES at the front of the building 
• Can we submit one check for both late summer tax and winter tax?  
  NO, separate checks for each season 
• Can we submit one check for multiple parcels?  
  Yes, reference all parcel/property tax #’s 
• Do you send receipts?  
  No, we do not send receipts 
• How do we get receipts?  
  Include a self-addressed stamped envelope or pay at the office 
• Can we pay late summer bills there?  
  Yes, interest accumulates monthly..call for amount due 
• Can we pay late winter bills there?  
  Yes, penalty applies..call for amount due 
• What is the last day a payment can be received?  
  February 28th 
• When do taxes go delinquent to the county?  
  March 1st
• Whom do we contact to make delinquent tax payments?  
  Berrien County Treasurer 269-983-7111 ext. 8569 
• Do you have a senior citizen discount/exemption?  
  No
• There is an application for deferment of taxes (a couple extra months to pay w/o interest) but strict in whom qualifies, click the following link for more details: http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/
• Do you get discount for early payment?  
  No 
• What happens with over-payments?  
  Refund will be made to party issuing the check 
• What happens with double-payments?
  The 2nd payment received will either be returned or refunded 
• Do you accept partial payments?  
  Yes, at the discretion of the treasurer, unpaid amounts are still subject to interest/penalty/delinquency 
• When will we see a refund?  
  Within approximately four weeks but no later than the end of February 
• How do I submit an address change?  
  Fill in appropriate box on stub of tax bill or send email to jpoff@newbuffalotownship.org 
• Can I change ownership name there?  
  No Contact Register of Deeds office 
• Can I delete a deceased owner there?  
  No Contact Register of Deeds office Register of Deeds phone 269-983-7111 ext 8562 
• Can I add a “in care of” name there?  
  Yes 
• Do you have extended office hours?  
  Yes, we're open until 5:00 on last business day in December and February for tax collection purposes only

To view your taxes, click here (you cannot pay online, only view information)