HADLEY TOWNSHIP

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Property Tax Bills
Property Tax Bills are mailed twice each year. The State Education Tax
bill, as well as the county's tax bill, is sent out on July 1 and is payable
through September 14 in order to avoid any interest penalty. Winter
Property Taxes (township, local school taxes) are payable from December
1 through the end of township business hours on the last day of February.
Hadley Township cannot accept past-due property tax payments and has
no authority to waive any part of the tax, penalty, interest, or any other
related fee. Contact the COUNTY TREASURER for delinquent tax
information.
Drop Box Payment
A drop box is located at the main entrance to the Hadley Township
Offices. Prepare your payment as if you were going to mail it, then deposit
your payment in the drop box at your convenience. Do not deposit cash in
the drop box.
Checks
Please write your telephone number and your Property I.D. Number on
your check for reference. Payment will be recorded on the date received
not the date it is postmarked or the date the check is written. Payments
deposited in the drop box at the main entrance of the Township Hall are
posted the day they are removed from the box. Do not deposit cash in the
drop box. Checks are accepted only as a conditional payment. If not
honored by the bank, the tax is unpaid and subject to penalties and
interest.
To Pay by Mail
Make checks payable and mail to:
Hadley Township Treasurer, 4293 Pratt Rd. P.O. Box 227 Hadley, MI
48440
To Pay in Person
Bring your tax bill to the Township Offices along with payment. Office hours
are Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am 12:00
noon. A drop box is available at the main entrance to the Township Offices
for after-hours payments.
Errors and Omissions
Please examine your tax bill closely to ensure accuracy. Please notify our
office of any errors as soon as possible. Clerical errors, mutual mistakes
of fact and omitted homestead exemptions may be corrected at the
meeting of the Board of Review, provided the township is notified of the
error prior to the meeting. After this meeting is held, errors on the tax bill
cannot be corrected until the following year. Failure to receive your tax bill
does not waive interest and/or penalties.
Name and Address Change Requests
Change of name and/or address should be promptly reported. If you have
sold your property and received a statement in error, please forward the
statement to the new owner or return it to the Treasurer's Office with
correction(s) of name and/or address. Since assessments are required by
law to be set at 50% of market value, they will continue to change if the
sale prices of homes and property in the area change. As long as you
continue to own your property, however, the taxable value on which you pay
taxes, is capped and cannot increase more than 5% in a single year, even
though your assessment may increase by unlimited amounts. The cap that
prevents taxable value from increasing more than 5% (or the rate of
inflation, whichever is lower) is set each year by state officials and is
based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Taxes are levied on Taxable
Value NOT Assessed value.
Summer Deferment
Filing a summer deferment extends your tax due date without penalty or
interest charges until FEBRUARY 14TH.
YOU HAVE UNTIL SEPT. 15TH TO FILE YOUR INTENT TO DEFER.
To Qualify:
An individual has to certify that their gross household income for the
preceding calendar year did not exceed $40,000
AND MEET ONE OF THE CRITERIA BELOW
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Property Transfer
HOMESTEAD AFFIDAVIT EXEMPTION:
If you own and occupy a home, you should complete the Homestead
Affidavit. If not, the homeowner is subject to an 18 mill increase in taxes.
Forms can be obtained at the Hadley Township Office.
PROPERTY TRANSFER AFFIDAVIT:
Must file to ensure property is assessed properly and receive the correct
taxable value. Forms can be obtained at the Hadley Township Office.
REQUEST TO RESCIND/WITHDRAW A HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION:
When property is sold with a home, the seller must rescind on this property
before claiming a Homestead Affidavit Exemption on another home.
Forms can be obtained at the Hadley Township Office.
Poverty Exemptions
HADLEY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW POVERTY EXEMPTION
APLLICATION IS FOR A REDUCTION IN PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC
CHARGES. YOU MUST PROVIDE FEDERAL AND MICHIGAN TAX
RETURNS FOR ALL PERSONS LIVING IN THE HOUSEHOLD, IF THEY
FILED. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR MICHIGAN
HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FORM
All APPLICATIONS FOR POVERTY EXEMPTIONS SHOULD BE TO
THE TREASURER'S OFFICE BEFORE MARCH TO BE HEARD AT THE
MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW.

TOWNSHIP TREASURER

Collect all monies due the township.
Deposit all township monies.
Invest all monies to meet the cash flow needs of the Township.
Administer and collect all specials and special assessment districts
monies.
Responsible for producing, mailing and collecting all winter and summer
taxes.
Distribute tax monies to each receiving governmental unit in a timely
manner.
Settle with county treasurer each March for the past tax year.
Sign all township payroll and accounts payable checks.
One of five voting members on the township board.
Set policies and ordinances.
Attend special board meetings as needed.
Cemetery Administration

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Q. Is there a drop box at the Township Hall for after hours?
A. Yes, there is a drop box located at the front of the Township Offices.

Q. What is happening to the summer and winter tax collections?
A. The State of Michigan has approved the shifting of all 83 counties
operating millage from the winter to the summer tax collection. Starting
in 2005 one-third of lapeer Counties operating tax millage was collected
on the summer taxes. For the next two years another one-third will be
shifted from winter to summer. By the 2008 taxes all county operating
taxes will be on the summer tax bills. The result will be larger summer
tax bills and smaller winter tax bills.

Q. Can I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?
A. No, credit card companies charge a fee which would not be cost
effective for the township.

Q. When can I expect to receive my summer taxes?
A. Summer taxes should be received in early July. All summer taxes
cover school taxes. The time period covered runs from July 1st through
June 30th of the next year. After September 14th interest of 1% will be
added to your tax bill each month.

Q. When should I expect to receive my winter taxes?
A. Winter taxes should be received in early December. Winter taxes
cover township and county taxes. Special assessments are usually
placed on the winter taxes also. the time period covered runs from
December 1st through November 30th of the next year. After February
14th interest of 3% will be added to your tax bill.

Q. When is the last day I can pay my summer/winter taxes at the
township?
A. The last day of February. Any unpaid taxes after that day are turned
over to the county as delinquent. This is true for all Lapeer villages,
cities, and townships. Starting March 1st any unpaid taxes can only be
paid at the county Treasurer's office.

Q. Should I notify anyone if I change who pays my taxes?
A. Yes. You should contact the Treasurer's office at 810-797-2117. If you
decide to pay your own taxes or if your escrow company changes, you
need to let us know.

Q. Should I receive anything about my taxes if an escrow company
pays?
A. If your taxes are paid by a bank or mortgage company you will also
receive a Tax Notice by the Township. Most banks and mortage
companies will request your taxes from the township.

Q. If I don't receive a tax bill, am I legally obligated to pay?
A. 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 the July and December time frames.

Q. What should I receive if I pay my own taxes?
A. You should receive both a customer and a payment copy. If you pay
in person, bring both copies with you. If you pay by mail, send only the
payment copy.

Q. Is there any way I could delay paying my summer taxes without
paying a penalty?
A. Yes. It is possible to defer summer taxes payment until February 14th
if the owner meets age, disability and or income guidelines. Look at the
back of your tax bill for more detail about requirements. You must fill out
an application in our office no later than September 14th.

Q. How is it possible I wouldn't receive a tax bill?
A. Every attempt is made to make sure property owner's receive their bill.
Any returned tax 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.

Q. Do you accept post marks?
A. Yes, but a word of caution. There have been instances where a person
or escrow company thought they sent payment in on time, but the post
mark was after the last acceptable date. In those instances, late fees were
added. All tax payments must be in the office by the end of February
because no payments can be accepted in March even if that postmark
indicates late February. We do accept post marks in the September 14th
and February 14th deadlines.

Q. Does the Township offer tax and assessment information on the
website?
A. Just general information at this time on the assessor link.

Q. Should I contact the Treasurer's office with a name/address change or
a homestead affidavit?
A. You should contact the Assessing office with those requests. Each
requires a form filled out and returned to the Assessing department.

Q. When are taxes due if the September 14th or December 14th falls on a
legal holiday or on a weekend day?
A. You have until the next business day to pay. For example, if summer
taxes are due September 14th and that day falls on Saturday or Sunday,
you could pay the next Monday without having to pay penalties.

Q. How come 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?
A. Many mortgage/escrow companies use a couple of tax service
companies. The two largest are Transamerican Real Estate Tax Service
and First American Real Estate Tax Services. These companies
sometimes hold payments and combine with others before sending to the
Treasurer.

Q. Am I responsible to pay interest or penalties if my escrow company
doesn't pay on time?
A. No. They are responsible and should not charge you.

Prepares and maintains records
Manages the sale of lots
Prepares lot deeds
Prepares legal documents for transfer of burial rights and other
documents related to cemetery operations
Maintains the cemeteries grounds

Is there a drop box at the Township Hall for after hours?
What is happening to the summer and winter tax collections?
Can I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?
When can I expect to receive my summer taxes?
When should I expect to receive my winter taxes?
When is the last day I can pay my summer/winter taxes at the
township?
Should I notify anyone if I change who pays my taxes?
Should I receive anything about my taxes if an escrow
company pays?
If I don't receive a tax bill, am I legally obligated to pay?
What should I receive if I pay my own taxes?
Is there any way I could delay paying my summer taxes without
paying a penalty?
How is it possible I wouldn't receive a tax bill?
Do you accept postmarks?
Does the Township offer tax and assessment information on
the website?
Should I contact the Treasurer's office with a name/address
change or a homestead affidavit?
When are taxes due if the September 14th or December 14th
falls on a legal holiday or on a weekend day?
How come 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?
Am I responsible to pay interest or penalties if my escrow
company doesn't pay on time?

CRISTOPHER TIPPEN

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For Hadley Township Cemetary information contact Hadley Township
Treasurer Chris Tippen (810-797-2117).

62 years of age or older.
The unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age
or older at the time of death.
Paraplegic or Quadriplegic
Eligible Service person, Eligible Veteran, Eligible Widow or Widower
Blind person
Totally and Permanently Disabled

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hadley.treasurer@centurytel.net

TAX PAYABLE 12-01-2011 TO TOWNSHIP TREASURER UNTIL
2-15-2012, AFTER 2-15-2012, 3% PENALTY DUE THRU 2-29-2012
TO THE TOWNSHIP TREASURER. AFTER 3-1-2012 TAX, PENALTY
AND ADM FEE DUE TO LAPEER CO. TREASURER UNTIL PAID.
CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR RECEIPT IS VOID.

TAX PAYABLE 12-01-2011 TO
TOWNSHIP TREASURER UNTIL
2-15-2012, AFTER 2-15-2012, 3%
PENALTY DUE THRU 2-29-2012 TO
THE TOWNSHIP TREASURER.
AFTER 3-1-2012 TAX, PENALTY
AND ADM FEE DUE TO LAPEER
CO. TREASURER UNTIL PAID.
CHECKS MUST CLEAR OR
RECEIPT IS VOID.