Related Questions
Am I responsible to pay interest or penalties if my escrow company doesn't pay on time?
No. It is their responsibility to make payment from your account and should not charge you if the late payment is due to their oversight.
Can I pay my taxes at any local bank offices?
No. We do not have that service available.
Can I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?
Yes, but only through an online payment service portal found on the Fenton Township website and not in the Fenton Township Office.
Do you accept post marks for tax payments?
Summer Taxes - Yes, up to 5 business days after the due date; However, late fees are applied. Summer taxes can be paid at Fenton Township Office until the Winter Tax deadline when the entire years worth is rolled over to the Genesee County Treasurer's Office with additional penalty and interest from the county.
Winter Taxes - No. Any payments received beyond that point will be returned to sender. Payment will have to be made with the Genesee County Treasurer's Office and will include penalty and interest.
Do you have a drop box to place a tax payment in after business hours?
Yes, it is located on the right side of the front door of the township.
How is it possible I wouldn't receive a tax bill?
Every attempt is made to make sure property owners receive their bill. Any returned bills are researched and hopefully sent out to the right address. Please contact our office if you don't receive a bill in early July or early December. Sometimes mortgage companies request bills in error. Selling of a house in November or June could result in the seller receiving the tax bill and not forwarding it. Also, refinancing can cause the incorrect mortgage company to receive a bill. This happens when an account is closed and reopened with a new institution.
If I don't receive a tax bill, am I legally obligated to pay?
Yes. As unfair as some may think that is, the law clearly states the property owner is responsible even if they didn't get a bill. If you pay your own taxes, remember July and December time frames.
Is there any way I could delay paying my summer taxes without paying interest?
Yes. It is possible to defer summer tax payment until February 28 if the owner meets age, disability and or income guidelines. You must fill out an application in our office no later than September 14.
Should I contact the Treasurer's office with a name/address change or a Principal Residence Exemption affidavit?
You should contact the Assessing office with those requests for tax changes. Each requires a form filled out and return to the Assessing department.
Should I notify anyone if I change who pays my taxes?
No. If you decide to pay your own taxes or if your escrow mortgage company or bank changes, you need to forward your tax bill to them. Twice a year we send mortgage companies tax bills and that is only when they are requested. If you have an escrow account and receive your bill, you will need to forward that bill on to them.
What should I receive if I pay my own taxes?
You should receive a mailer delivered via the United States Postal Service that details out the tax bill and also has a section with a barcode. If paying by mail or drop box please include the portion of the mailer with the barcode; if you would like a receipt mailed back to you please include a self-addressed stamped envelope. If paying in person bring in the full sheet. The staff will stamp the detailed portion for you as a receipt. If you lose your receipt, you can always access the tax payment history via the BS&A web application on the Fenton Township website.
When are taxes due if September 14 or February 28 falls on a legal holiday or on a weekend day?
You have until the next business day to pay. For example, if summer taxes are due September 14 and that day falls on Saturday or Sunday, you could pay the next Monday without having to pay penalties.
When can I expect to receive my summer taxes?
Summer taxes should be received in early July of each year. The summer taxes are due by September 14th each year. After September 14th interest of 1% will be added to your tax bill each month until paid.
When is the last day I can pay my summer/winter taxes at the township?
The last day of February. Any unpaid taxes after that day are turned over to the county as delinquent. The Genesee County Treasurer's Office telephone number is (810) 257-3054.
When should I expect to receive my winter taxes?
Winter taxes should be received in early December. Special assessments are usually placed on the winter taxes. Winter taxes are due by February 28th. Beginning March 1st interest of 1% and 4% penalty will be added to your tax bill.
Why did my escrow company said they paid on one date, but your office doesn't show it paid or it was much later than when the escrow company said they paid?
Many mortgage/escrow companies use tax service companies. These companies sometimes hold payments and combine them with others before sending them to the Treasurer.