Attention Taxpayers and Property Owners:
Michigan Department of Treasury: Fraudsters Using Fake Letters in Collections Scam; Taxpayers with Past-Due Tax Debts Urged to be Alert
Be alert, if you have questions about anything that you receive that doesn't seem right, please call the office! Do not call phone numbers that you are not familiar with and do not click on links in any unfamiliar emails! Also remember that State, County and Township officials will never ask you to pay any outstanding invoice with gift cards.
Michigan Department of Treasury: Fraudsters Using Fake Letters in Collections Scam; Taxpayers with Past-Due Tax Debts Urged to be Alert
Be alert, if you have questions about anything that you receive that doesn't seem right, please call the office! Do not call phone numbers that you are not familiar with and do not click on links in any unfamiliar emails! Also remember that State, County and Township officials will never ask you to pay any outstanding invoice with gift cards.
The last day to pay 2023 Property Tax to Clay Township was 2/29/24. Please contact the St Clair County Treasurer for information on all delinquent property tax, 810-989-6915.
The 2024 Summer Tax is levied and payable on July 1, 2024. The last day to pay without interest is September 16, 2024.
The 2024 Winter Tax is levied and payable on December 1, 2024. The last day to pay without penalty is February 14, 2025.
The last day to pay 2024 real property tax to Clay Township is February 28, 2025. Beginning on March 1st, all delinquent real property tax is payable only to the St Clair County Treasurer.
The 2024 Summer Tax is levied and payable on July 1, 2024. The last day to pay without interest is September 16, 2024.
The 2024 Winter Tax is levied and payable on December 1, 2024. The last day to pay without penalty is February 14, 2025.
The last day to pay 2024 real property tax to Clay Township is February 28, 2025. Beginning on March 1st, all delinquent real property tax is payable only to the St Clair County Treasurer.
Do you have a new telephone # or email address?
We are building our database of contact information and we'd like to have your phone number and email address in the event that we need to contact you regarding a payment, address or account question. Please update your contact information at the township office or by calling the Treasury department at 810-794-9303.
We are building our database of contact information and we'd like to have your phone number and email address in the event that we need to contact you regarding a payment, address or account question. Please update your contact information at the township office or by calling the Treasury department at 810-794-9303.
Payment Options
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
Payments made by debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) or electronic check are accepted for TAXES from July 1st until the last day of February, in the township office (M-TH) and online at the following link, ONLINE TAX PAYMENT. Credit card payments are processed by a third-party payment processing company, Invoice Cloud. Invoice Cloud offers this service for a fee. The fee to make a payment using a debit/credit card is 2.95% of the payment amount, minimum $1.95. The fee to make an e-check payment using your checking account is $0.95. If you have any questions regarding your processed payment, please call the Treasury Department at 810-794-9303 or send an email to onlinebilling@claytwpmi.gov .
*Auto-pay is NOT available for payment of property tax.
PHONE PAYMENTS
We now offer the option to make a phone payment using Invoice Cloud!
1-855-329-4997 *service fee applies.
IN-PERSON PAYMENTS
Payments can be made in person at the township office. The office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, the office is closed from 12pm-1pm. Payments can be made by cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express); *service fee applies to all credit card payments. Payments can also be made after regular office hours by utilizing the 24 hour drop box located at the front entrance of the parking lot at the township building. Accessible from your vehicle!
Payments made by debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) or electronic check are accepted for TAXES from July 1st until the last day of February, in the township office (M-TH) and online at the following link, ONLINE TAX PAYMENT. Credit card payments are processed by a third-party payment processing company, Invoice Cloud. Invoice Cloud offers this service for a fee. The fee to make a payment using a debit/credit card is 2.95% of the payment amount, minimum $1.95. The fee to make an e-check payment using your checking account is $0.95. If you have any questions regarding your processed payment, please call the Treasury Department at 810-794-9303 or send an email to onlinebilling@claytwpmi.gov .
*Auto-pay is NOT available for payment of property tax.
PHONE PAYMENTS
We now offer the option to make a phone payment using Invoice Cloud!
1-855-329-4997 *service fee applies.
IN-PERSON PAYMENTS
Payments can be made in person at the township office. The office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, the office is closed from 12pm-1pm. Payments can be made by cash, check, money order or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express); *service fee applies to all credit card payments. Payments can also be made after regular office hours by utilizing the 24 hour drop box located at the front entrance of the parking lot at the township building. Accessible from your vehicle!
Physical Address:
Clay Township
4710 Pointe Tremble
Clay Township, Michigan 48001
Clay Township
4710 Pointe Tremble
Clay Township, Michigan 48001
MAIL PAYMENTS
Payments can be mailed to the township office. *Postdated checks are not accepted and will be returned to you. Your cancelled check can act as a receipt. If an additional receipt is required, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment. ***Due to issues with mail service, it is recommended that you allow a minimum of 10 business days for delivery *Postmarks are not accepted as on-time payments.
Payments can be mailed to the township office. *Postdated checks are not accepted and will be returned to you. Your cancelled check can act as a receipt. If an additional receipt is required, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment. ***Due to issues with mail service, it is recommended that you allow a minimum of 10 business days for delivery *Postmarks are not accepted as on-time payments.
Mailing Address:
Clay Township Treasurer
PO Box 429
Algonac, MI 48001
Clay Township Treasurer
PO Box 429
Algonac, MI 48001
***Returned/rejected checks/online payments will be assessed a $15 return fee. If a check is returned after the tax due date, the amount owing is subject to interest/penalty and future payments will be applied to outstanding fees prior to crediting your tax bill.
***If paying with a check drawn from a Canadian bank, please include an additional $15 with your payment.
PAYMENT PLAN
The township does not offer a payment plan for taxes. However, we will accept as many partial payments as necessary for the payment of your taxes. Summer tax payments are accepted July 1 through the last day of February. Winter tax payments are accepted December 1 through the last day of February. *Interest &/or penalty will be applied to any outstanding balance remaining after the original due date. The township cannot accept payments for real property beginning March 1st.
Deferment Information
The Michigan General Property Tax Act allows certain citizens to DEFER their summer property taxes. To qualify for the deferment, a township resident must have a household income below $40,000 and meet one or more of the following conditions:
The township does not offer a payment plan for taxes. However, we will accept as many partial payments as necessary for the payment of your taxes. Summer tax payments are accepted July 1 through the last day of February. Winter tax payments are accepted December 1 through the last day of February. *Interest &/or penalty will be applied to any outstanding balance remaining after the original due date. The township cannot accept payments for real property beginning March 1st.
Deferment Information
The Michigan General Property Tax Act allows certain citizens to DEFER their summer property taxes. To qualify for the deferment, a township resident must have a household income below $40,000 and meet one or more of the following conditions:
- Is a totally and permanently disabled person, blind person, paraplegic, quadriplegic, eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, or eligible widow or widower.
- Is 62 years of age or older, including the un-remarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death.
Township residents who qualify and wish to defer their summer property taxes can obtain an application at the township office or from the following link:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/homestead1_2541_7.pdf
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/homestead1_2541_7.pdf
***Approval of the Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes defers the due date without penalty until February 14. It does not lower or eliminate the tax.
Millage Rates
State of Michigan complete list of millage rates by year (St. Clair County, Clay Township): https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43535-155001--,00.html
Treasury Citizen's Guide
Millage Rates
State of Michigan complete list of millage rates by year (St. Clair County, Clay Township): https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,4676,7-238-43535-155001--,00.html
Treasury Citizen's Guide
Delinquent Real Property Tax Information
The township collects real property taxes for the current tax year only. On March 1 real property taxes can no longer be paid at the township. Real property taxes not paid prior to March 1 will be surrendered as DELINQUENT to the St Clair County Treasurer’s Office for continued collection. Interest and administration fees will be incurred. *US postmarks will not be accepted as on-time payments.
The township collects real property taxes for the current tax year only. On March 1 real property taxes can no longer be paid at the township. Real property taxes not paid prior to March 1 will be surrendered as DELINQUENT to the St Clair County Treasurer’s Office for continued collection. Interest and administration fees will be incurred. *US postmarks will not be accepted as on-time payments.
Beginning March 1, real property tax payments must be made to the St Clair County Treasurer and can be directed to the following address:
St Clair County Treasurer
200 Grand River, Suite 101
Port Huron, MI 48060
St Clair County Treasurer
200 Grand River, Suite 101
Port Huron, MI 48060
It is recommended that you call St Clair County Treasurer’s office prior to mailing your payment for delinquent property taxes, the treasurers office can be reached by phone at 810-989-6915 or online at http://stclaircounty.org/offices/treasurer
Public Act 123 of 1999 shortens the amount of time property owners have to pay their delinquent taxes before losing their property. Property owners with taxes that are two years delinquent will be foreclosed and the property will be sold at public auction within the third year. For example, people who fail to pay their 2015 property taxes will lose their property to foreclosure in March 2018. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/1999-2000/publicact/pdf/1999-PA-0123.pdf
Delinquent Personal Property Tax Information
Please contact the township office at 810-794-9303, option 5 for payoff amount or status of outstanding personal property taxes.
Assessed Value
If you are looking for information to determine Assessed Value for property, Homestead Exemption and Property Transfer Affidavits, ownership and address changes, parcel splits, or personal property taxes for business owners please visit the Assessing Department page, www.claytownship.org/departments/assessing
If you are looking for information to determine Assessed Value for property, Homestead Exemption and Property Transfer Affidavits, ownership and address changes, parcel splits, or personal property taxes for business owners please visit the Assessing Department page, www.claytownship.org/departments/assessing