PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF DELTA . Checks are accepted as conditional payment until the check clears the bank. Please include your telephone number on the check.

ALTERNATE PAYMENT METHODS. Taxpayers without escrow accounts may enroll for electronic payment from either your checking or savings accounts. The completed enrollment form must be submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the payment date selected.

Delta Township has also contracted with Official Payments Corp. to allow tax payments to be made by the due date with a credit card by calling 1-888-2-PAY-TAX. Use Delta’s jurisdiction code #3202 when asked. Please note: A convenience fee is added by Official Payments Corp. for this service.

HAVE YOU MOVED? Please report any changes in description, address, ownership or mortgage company to the DeltaTownship Assessing Office at (517) 323-8520, or the Treasurer’s Office at (517) 323-8510.

DELINQUENT REAL PROPERTY TAXES (land and structures): On and after March 1st each year delinquent real property taxes are paid (with interest and penalties) to the Eaton County Treasurer, at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813. Please call (517) 543-7500 or locally (517) 485-3417 for the current amount due.

DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES (business equipment): On and after March 1st each year personal property taxes remain payable to the Charter Township of Delta Treasurer’s Office. Please call (517) 323-8510 for the correct amount of taxes due (including interest and penalties).

PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES are a SECURED LIEN under Michigan Law (P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended; MCL 211.40) and are SUPERIOR to other liens, including those recorded with the Michigan Secretary of State under the Uniform Commercial Code. Tax liens do not have to be recorded with the Michigan Secretary of State.

FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL OR FAILURE TO DELIVER TIMELY TAX PAYMENT DOES NOT WAIVE INTEREST OR PENALTY CHARGES.

WINTER TAXES for 2005 are due on February 14, 2006. After February 14th a 3% penalty will be added. See delinquent tax information above for taxes paid on and after March 1st.

DOG LICENESES are available in the Treasurer's Office from December 1st through the end of February.  The cost of a dog license for a male or female dog is $15.00.  The cost of a dog license for a spayed or neutered dog is $10.00.  A current rabies vaccination certificate and proof of spaying or neutering is required.  Dog licenses are also available at the Eaton County Treasurer's Office and Eaton County Animal Control Office.  After March 1st each year, the annual license fee for all dogs is $30.00.