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1. What are the Clerk Treasurer's hours?

The Clerk Treasurer's office is open from 7:30am to 4:00pm M-F.

2. When can I expect to receive a bill and when is it due?

The summer tax bills are mailed the first week of July and are due without penalty by August 10 unless it falls on a weekend in which case the due date is the next business day. The winter tax bills are mailed the first week of December and are due the following February 14 unless it falls on a weekend in which case the due date is the next business day. The due date will always be clearly indicated on your tax bill.

3. I didn't receive a bill, what should I do?

Call our office immediately (906) 774-8530. We will send you a duplicate bill. Please note, failure to receive a tax bill does not defer payment.

4. My bill has someone else's name on it, what should I do?

First make sure it is your bill, i.e. check the parcel number. If it is your bill, most likely there has been a recent ownership change and the buyer/seller has not informed the Assessor of the change. If this is the case, you can contact the Assessor to correct the address. Again, please note failure to receive a tax bill does not defer payment.

5. Where can I pay my taxes and what payment options are available?

We are currently not set up for credit cards. We accept cash and check in-office, and checks by mail. There is a drop box (light blue) conveniently located at the main entrance of City Hall for after hours. Payment is also available online (credit cards require a fee).

6. What are the penalties for late payment?

Summer taxes: 4% on unpaid principal. Unpaid real property taxes & penalties are turned over to the Dickinson County Treasurer as of March 1 of the succeeding year. Contact the Dickinson County Treasurer at (906) 774-8130 for payment information on taxes turned over delinquent.
Winter taxes: 4% collection fee is collected after the due date of and before March 1. Unpaid real property taxes are turned over to the Dickinson County Treasurer as of March 1 following the due date. Contact the Dickinson County Treasurer at (906) 774-8530 for payment information on taxes turned over delinquent.

7. The taxable value or principal residence exemption on my bill is incorrect, what should I do?

CONTACT THE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AT (906) 774-8530.
There are only certain opportunities each year for changes. However, the taxes billed reflect a legal assessment and are due by the due date and in the amount stated on the bill regardless of errors. Partial payments made in anticipation of an assessment correction are "at your own risk"; i.e., any residual balance due will bear penalties with the normal due dates.

8. The taxable value or principal residence exemption for my property is being corrected at the board of review, should I wait for the corrected bill before paying?

No. The bill you received is due and payable by the due date and in the amount stated on the bill. Partial payments made in anticipation of an assessment correction are "at your own risk"; i.e., any residual balance due after corrections will bear penalties if delinquent. The City Board of Review meets in July and December to correct errors to the tax roll for both the current and prior year only. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AT (906) 774-8530 FOR INQUIRIES.

If a change to your account by the Board of Review is necessary, it will be processed by the Treasurer’s Office within 30 days of receipt of the final report of adjustments from the Board. Until we receive a valid change to an account, the original billing remains as stated. Our office cannot adjust any accounts prior to receiving final authorization from the Board of Review.

9. How do I get a Vendor/Selling Permit?

Contact the City Clerk's Office at 906-774-8530 for information.