Payment of Property Taxes
Summer tax bills are mailed July 1 and are payable through October 1 without penalty. Summer taxes not paid by October 1 are assessed a 4% penalty.
Winter tax bills are mailed December 1 and are payable through February 14 without penalty. Winter taxes not paid by February 14 are assessed a 3% penalty through the last day of February.
As of March 1, taxes MUST be paid to the Berrien County Treasurer in St. Joseph with additional penalty and interest. Both tax bills cover a calendar year- January through December.
Senior Summer Deferments
Seniors who meet the qualifications, can defer payment of summer taxes until February 14th by filing the deferment form with the tax department.
To qualify seniors must own and occupy their home, must be 62 years of age and either paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible service person, eligible veteran, eligible widow or widower, blind or permanently disabled with annual income under $25,000.
Senior Winter Deferments
Seniors must file a Homestead Property Tax Credit form with the State of Michigan (as part of the Michigan 1040 form) and qualify for a refund.
A copy of the completed form must be brought to the tax office before February 14th.
After March 1st, taxes MUST be paid to the Berrien County Treasurer in St. Joseph.
Payment of Water Bills
Payments are due the last day of the month. A 10% penalty will be applied after that date.
All payments made to the City must be paid by check or cash. Credit cards are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact us at 269-469-1500.
Please see Understanding your City Utility Bill for more information.
This page last updated on 2/26/2009.
