Tax Information
2026 Summer Tax Deferment Application
General Tax Information and Frequently Asked Questions:
- When do summer tax bills come out, and when are they due?
Tax bills will be mailed in the first week of July. Payment is due by September 14, 2026.
- When do winter tax bills come out, and when are they due?
Tax bills will be mailed in the first week of December. Payment is due by February 14, 2027.
- Who should I contact about the amount of my property taxes and assessments?
Refer to the Township Assessor Information at https://newbuffalotownship.org...
- How do I submit an address change?
Email Assessor Shalice Northrop at shalicen@gmail.com
- What should I do when my mortgage is paid off?
Contact Deputy Treasurer, Sarah Rutkoskie, to update important information on your tax invoices. srutkoskie@newbuffalotownship.org
- Contact the Register of Deeds office at 269-983-7111 ext. 8562 for the following:
*To remove a deceased owner from a deed
*To make a change in the name of the owner
- Summer Tax Deferment
To request a deferment, an Application for Summer Tax Deferment must be submitted to the New Buffalo Township Treasurer before September 15, 2026. Additional documentation may be required to verify your claim, so please allow enough time for processing. Forms are available at the Township Hall or on the Michigan Department of Treasury website. Eligible taxpayers may defer payment of summer property taxes until February 14, 2027, without penalty or interest. To qualify for deferment, you must:
Own and occupy your property as your principal residence.
Be 62 years of age or older, or totally and permanently disabled, blind, paraplegic, quadriplegic, an eligible serviceperson, veteran, or widow/widower as defined by law.
Have a household income not exceeding the statutory limit for the prior tax table year.
Payment Questions
Where and how can I pay my property tax?
- Drop Box: Located at the front of Township Hall.
- In Person: Visit the Administration Counter inside the building.
- Online: Pay securely at www.newbuffalotownship.org. (service fees apply)
If mailing a check:
Please allow enough time for delivery. Note: the postmark date is not considered the payment date. Make checks payable to: New Buffalo Township
Please include your phone number and remittance with your tax payment.
Receipts will only be mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided.
Late and Delinquent Questions
Can we pay late summer tax bills at the New Buffalo Township Hall?
Yes. Call to confirm the correct amount due, as interest accrues monthly on late payments.
Can we pay late winter tax bills at the New Buffalo Township Hall?
Yes. Call to confirm the correct amount due, as interest and penalties accrue on late payments.
Can we submit one check for the late summer tax and winter tax?
No, separate checks are needed for each season.
Can we submit one check for multiple parcels?
Yes, reference all parcel numbers on your payment.
Do you provide receipts for tax payments?
Receipts are only sent if a self-addressed and stamped envelope is included with the payment.
What happens with over-payments or double payments?
Refunds will be made to the party issuing the payment. Refunds can take 4-6 weeks to be submitted and another 2 weeks to be received by the resident via USPS.
When are my taxes considered delinquent?
On March 1, 2027 all unpaid property taxes are considered delinquent and will be turned over to the Berrien County Treasurer’s Office for collection. Additional interest and penalties will be added to the balance. Berrien County Treasurer’s Office 269-983-7111.
Do you have a senior citizen discount/exemption?
No
We are here to help. Please contact us at 269-469-1011 with any questions or concerns.
Treasurer Patty Iazzetto piazzetto@newbuffalotownship.org
Deputy Treasurer Sarah Rutkoskie srutkoskie@newbuffalotownship.org