Township Treasurer: John C. Calhoun
(517) 592-2000 x. 240
jcalhoun@twp.columbia.mi.us
Deputy Treasurer: Stephanie Johncox
(517) 592-2000 x. 241
sjohncox@twp.columbia.mi.us
Credit Card Provider Update
Columbia Township has successfully implemented Point and Pay as our new service provider for all credit card payments. We have been extremely pleased with the interface to our BS&A Software programs which enables the resident to quickly and seamlessly make credit card payments on-line. The Summer tax cycle showed an increase in credit card usage, so all improvements to the on-line payment process is welcomed by all users
What the Property Tax Administration Fee Covers
Under Michigan property tax law, Columbia Township, at its discretion and through Board approval, is able to assess a 1% fee on all tax bills collected. To clarify how the 1% fee is used, Michigan Compiled Laws (section 211.44) allows the fee to be used for the expense of preparing and mailing the tax statement, the treasurers bond premium cost and the balance is used to offset costs incurred by our township assessing unit. In Columbia Township, this represents approximately $111,000 of our Assessing department’s annual budget of over $134,000. For tax year 2014, Columbia Township was able to reduce this administration fee, down to .5% and has been able to keep that reduced rate for the tax years, 2015 - 2017.
Summer 2020 Tax Payments
The Summer 2020 taxes will be mailed to residents the last week of June. Summer tax bills are due on September 14, 2020, without any. Any unpaid 2020 Summer tax bills will continue to accrue interest at 1% per month until paid. If they are not paid by February 16, 2021, a 3 % penalty will also be included. Summer 2020 taxes will roll over to Jackson County on March 2, 2021, and will no longer be accepted at the Columbia Township Offices.
Winter 2020 Tax Payments
The Winter 2020 taxes will be mailed out to residents the last week of November, 2020. Winter taxes are due, without interest or penalty, on February 16, 2021. A 1% interest and 3% penalty charge will apply after this date. Winter 2020 taxes will be rolled to Jackson County on March 2, 2021, and will no longer be accepted at the Columbia Township Offices.
Tax Payment Options
We have a variety of payment options available for your convenience.
If you have any questions about how to pay your tax bill, please feel free to give our office a call.