Home Departments Treasurer's Department Tax Information

Tax Information

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Be ready for this tax season.

Here are important dates for your upcoming City tax statements:

2020 Summer Taxes can be paid from July 1, 2020, through September 14, 2020, without interest. Payments must be received in the Treasurer’s Department by this date, postmarks are not accepted.
2020 Winter Taxes can be paid from December 1, 2020, through February 16, 2021, without interest. Payments must be received in the Treasurer’s Department by this date, postmarks are not accepted.

Important Information for New Home Buyers

Tax bills are prepared in June and November. The transfer of property during that period can result in tax bills being directed to the previous owner, rather than the new responsible party. The U.S. Post Office directs mail based upon the addressee information on record, thus they may forward tax bills to the former owner's new address.

New owners should contact the Treasurer's Department at 248.370.9420 to make certain they receive their bill.

What to do when you get your tax bill:

Examine your statement closely to assure accuracy.
Check your parcel I.D. number before paying your taxes. You are responsible if you pay on the wrong parcel.
Failure to receive your tax bill does not waive interest and/or penalties.

NOTE: Tax and Water payments must be made on two separate checks.

Need to defer your property tax payment?

Take a look at our Summer Deferment FAQ's to see if you qualify. You can also fill out Summer Deferment Application if you are eligible.

How can I look up my property tax bill?

To look up your property taxes, you must create an account with BSAOnline.

You can find the instructions on creating an account by following BSA Online Account Instructions.

To see a full breakdown of your property taxes, past years, or more you can head to our Property Tax Lookup database.
To review special assessment taxes for the City you can check out our Special Assessment Lookup database.
Automated phone look up - Call 248.858.0025 or 888.600.3773.

Late with your tax payments?

Tax payments for the 2019 tax season were payable at the City of Auburn Hills Treasurer's Department through February 28, 2020.

As of March 1, 2020, all delinquent property taxes are payable ONLY to the Oakland County Treasurer, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341. To contact the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office call 248.858.0611.

To find out and pay delinquent tax amounts, head to the Oakland County Delinquent Property Tax database.

Need more assistance?
For eligible homeowners who could use help with paying their delinquent mortgage payments or property taxes, Oakland County is participating in the Step Forward Michigan Loan Rescue Program. An eligible homeowner is one who:

Owns and occupies their residence (no land contract holders)
Behind on property taxes or mortgage payments
Faces a hardship such as a sickness, loss of job, divorce, or underemployment

If you have experienced any of these issues, you may be able to receive help via this program.

Please call the Oakland County Treasurer's Office at 248.858.0624 for further details or to begin the application process. You must also meet certain financial criteria. Certified housing counselors working with Oakland County are available to answer your questions.

Questions about what's in your tax bill?

Read more about each millage comprised in your tax statement.

You can also refer to the following tax rates listed below:

Fiscal Year Rate Sheets

When purchasing or selling a home, the closing title company often pro-rates the taxes based on the amount of time each party lived in the home. However, not all taxing authorities operate on the same fiscal year. To help better understand, we have provided a list below of the fiscal year sheets. Each one contains a breakdown of the taxing authorities and their corresponding fiscal year.