TAX & ASSESSING INFORMATION


Char Troost, Treasurer
/ Laura Stob, Assessor

Click here for Permits & Forms

Assessing information can be accessed by clicking on the following link:  http://www.allegancounty.org/Government/EQ/PRDsearch.asp?pt. Click on the top of the page where it says Property Record Search  Click on the information you want to find.

Tax information can be accessed by clicking on the following link:  http://www.allegancounty.org/Government/TR/TaxSearch.asp?pt. Click on the middle of the page where is says Click HERE for Tax Search  For current information call 616 891-8238. Click on the information you want to find.

AUTHORIZATION AND ENROLLMENT FORM FOR DIRECT FUND WITHDRAWAL FOR PROPERTY TAXES

Form for requesting removal of automatic withdrawal of tax payments


TAX INFORMATION:

This page contains information on the Summer and Winter property taxes, due dates, and answers to common tax questions. 

Tax Bill
Summer taxes are to be mailed July 1st, and are payable thru September 14th without interest. Winter taxes are payable thru February 16th without interest. If you are paying your own bill, you can pay in person at the Leighton Township office, mail it, or put it in the mail slot located by the office door of the Leighton Township Hall.

Frequently Asked Tax Questions:

When Are The Tax Bills Sent Out to Homeowners?

Summer taxes are sent out around July 1st. Winter taxes are sent out around December 1st.

Where & When Can I Pay My Taxes?
In addition to paying in person at the Township Hall, you can use the mail slot at the Township Hall or send by mail to:
                                    Leighton Township Treasurer
                                    Char Troost
                                    4475 Kalamazoo Dr.
                                    Caledonia, MI
49316

2009-10 Treasurer's Office Hours:  In addition to regular office hours (Tuesday – Thursday 9-4) I will be available:     

February 15
December 30 & February 16
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
to
to
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
March 1 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
...or by appointment.      

When Are Taxes Due By?
  1. Taxes are due on receipt of the bill. To avoid all penalties, summer taxes must be paid by September 14th, and winter taxes must be paid by February 16th. 
  2. Beginning the next business day, September 15th, add 1% interest to the unpaid balance of your summer tax bill.  An additional 1% per month will be added on the first of each month thereafter.  Failure to receive the tax bill does not waive interest.
    

Beginning the next business day, February 17, 2009, add 1% interest and 3% penalty until February 28.   All payment after February 28 must be paid to Allegan County.

    

What are the millage rates for Leighton Township ?                     

 

2008 Millage Rates* in LeightonTownship

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Hmstd

Homestead

Millage Type

Summer

Winter

Total

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Wayland School District

 

 

State Education Tax

6

0

6

6

School Operating

9

9

18

0

School Debt

3.5

3.5

7

7

County

 

 

 

0

Intermediate School

4.1217

4.1217

4.1217

        Schools Sub-Totals:

35.1217

17.1217

Combined County

4.6577

1.2397

5.8974

5.8974

Twp Operating

0

0.7786

0.7786

0.7786

Twp Roads

0

1

1

1

Police & Fire

0

1

1

1

Twp Library

0

.9791

.9791

.9791.

        Total Mills:

23.1577

21.6191

44.7768

26.7768

(homestead)

14.1577

12.6191

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caledonia School District

 

 

State Education Tax

6

0

6

6

School Operating

0

18

18

0

School Debt

0

7

7

7

Intermediate School

0

4.6903

4.6903

4.6903

Community College

0

1.7865

1.7865

1.7865

        Schools Sub-Totals:

37.4768

19.4768

Combined County

4.6577

1.2397

5.8974

5.8974

Twp Operating

0

0.7786

0.7786

0.7786

Twp Roads

0

1

1

1

Police & Fire

0

1

1

1

Twp Library

0

.9791

.9791

.9791

       Total Mills:

10.6577

36.4742

47.1319

29.1319

(homestead)

10.6577

18.4742

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middleville School District

 

 

State Education Tax

6

0

6

6

School Operating

0

18

18

0

School Debt

0

7

7

7

School Other (voted increase)

0

0

0

0

Intermediate School

0

4.6903

4.6903

4.6903

Community College

0

1.7865

1.7865

1.7865

       Schools Sub-Totals:

37.4768

19.4768

Combined County

4.6577

1.2397

5.8974

5.8974

Twp Operating

0

0.7786

0.7786

0.7786

Twp Roads

0

1

1

1

Police & Fire

0

1

1

1

Twp Library

0

.9791

.9791

.9791

       Total Mills:

10.6577

36.4742

47.1319

29.1319

(homestead)

10.6577

18.4742