FAQs • Bay City, MI • CivicEngage

Can I make a partial tax payment?: Yes, if you prefer to pay your tax bill in payments, rather than in one single payment, partial payments are accepted any time there is a balance due. However, pre-payments are not accepted. There must be a tax bill issued before payment can be accepted.

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1. When are Taxes mailed?: Summer taxes are mailed July 1st, and winter taxes are mailed December 1st.

2. When are Summer Taxes due?: Summer taxes are payable July 1 through September 14 without interest. Beginning September 15 and each month thereafter, 1% interest will be added. On February 15, an additional 3% penalty will be added.

3. When are Winter Taxes Due?: Winter taxes are payable December 1 through February 14 without interest. Beginning February 15, 3% will be added.

4. Can Late Charges be waived?: No, failure to receive a tax bill does NOT exempt taxes from late charges.

5. When are property taxes payable at the Bay County Treasurer?: Beginning March 1 all unpaid residential taxes are payable to the Bay County Treasurer at 515 Center Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. Their phone number is 989-895-4285.

6. Can I make a partial tax payment?: Yes, if you prefer to pay your tax bill in payments, rather than in one single payment, partial payments are accepted any time there is a balance due. However, pre-payments are not accepted. There must be a tax bill issued before payment can be accepted.

7. Can I receive a receipt if I mail in my tax payment?: Yes, if paying by mail and a receipt is desired, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entire bill. Otherwise, your check is your receipt. Your check is accepted as conditional payment only until it has cleared our bank. If paying by check, please include your telephone number. The legal responsibility for paying on the correct parcel of property rests with the taxpayer.