Tax Information
General Tax Information Frequently asked questions:
General Questions
- When do summer tax bills come out and when are they due?
Tax bills will be mailed the first week of July. Payment is due by September 15. Starting September 16, a 1% interest will be applied. An additional 1% interest will be added on the first of each following month.
- Do you accept postmarks?
No. Payments must be received at the township hall by the due dates. Postmarks are not accepted. Payments received after March 2, 2026, will be mailed back to the resident.
- Do you have extended office hours?
Yes, we're open until 5:00pm EST on March 2, 2026 for tax collection purposes only.
- When do winter tax bills come out and when are they due?
Tax bills will be mailed the first week of December. Payment is due by February 16, 2026. A 3% penalty will be added to any unpaid balance on February 17, 2026.
- Is there a drop box?
Yes, on the front of the building to the left.
Payment Questions
- Where can I pay my tax bill?
New Buffalo Township Hall at 17425 Red Arrow Hwy New Buffalo, MI 49117. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 4pm EST
- Can we pay over the phone?
No, in-person by cash or check, or online only
- Who is the check made out to?
Make the check payable to New Buffalo Township. Please include phone number and parcel number/address to ensure payments are applied appropriately.
- Can we pay online with credit or debit cards?
Yes. Visit https://bsaonline.com/?uid=963. There is a processing fee for online payments.
- Can we submit one check for both 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/property tax #’s with the bottom portion of the tax bills
- How do we get receipts?
Receipts are only sent if a self-addressed and stamped envelope is included with the submission of payment.
- What happens with over-payments or a double payment?
Refunds will be made to the party issuing the payment. Refunds can take 4-6 weeks to submit and another 2 weeks to be received by the resident via USPS. (Please be sure we have an updated mailing address if necessary.)
- Do you accept partial payments?
Yes, however, any unpaid amounts are still subject to interest/penalty/delinquency.
Late and Delinquent Questions
- Can we pay late summer bills at the New Buffalo Township Hall?
Yes. Interest accumulates monthly. Call for the correct amount due. Payment must be made by March 2, 2026.
- Can we pay late winter bills at the New Buffalo Township Hall?
Yes. A 3% penalty will be added to tax bills that are paid after February 16, 2026. Call for the correct amount due. Payment must be made by March 2, 2026.
- What is the last day a payment can be received at New Buffalo Township Hall?
March 2, 2026. We will be open from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
- When do taxes go delinquent to the county?
March 3, 2026. Contact Berrien County Treasurer 269-983-7111 ext. 8569 for further questions and amounts due.
Tax Deferment Questions
- What is summer tax deferment?
(a couple of extra months to pay w/o interest) but strict in who qualifies, click the following link for more details: http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/
Change of Information Questions
- How do I submit an address change?
Fill in the appropriate box on the stub of the tax bill or send an email to Assessor Shalice Northrop
- Can I change the ownership name there?
No. Contact the Register of Deeds office at 269-983-7111 ext. 8562
- Can I delete a deceased owner there?
No. Contact the Register of Deeds office at 269-983-7111 ext. 8562
- What do I do when my mortgage is paid off?
Contact the township by phone or email to Deputy Treasurer Sarah Rutkoskie
Miscellaneous Questions
- Do you have a senior citizen discount/exemption?
No
- Questions on taxes/assessing
Please refer to the Township Assessor Information https://newbuffalotownship.org...
- Other tax questions?
Please contact the New Buffalo Township Treasurer’s Office at 269-469-1011.