Township Treasurer

Treasurer: Elaine Kirchgatter
1150 Canton Center S.
Phone: (734) 394-5130
Fax: (734) 394-5139
Email: taxsupport@canton-mi.org

Offices hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Estimated Property Tax Calculator

1. Select the tax period SUMMER WINTER TOTAL 2. Select your school district PLYMOUTH-CANTON WAYNE-WESTLAND VAN BUREN 3. Enter 1/2 the purchase price* or the taxable value** of the property Please enter a Numeric value greater than 0   General Instructions: This calculator is designed to provide tax estimates by multiplying the property values entered and the most current millage rates available. The calculator can provide estimates for summer taxes, winter taxes, or both. It also provides estimated property taxes for the Plymouth-Canton, Wayne-Westland or Van Buren School Districts. These calculations are based on the following assumptions: The property is your principal residence. The property is not a business, rental property, or a property other than a principal residence. The property is real property. The homeowner was residing in the home before May 1 of the current year. * For existing homeowners, please enter the current taxable value of your property. This can be obtained from your 2007 Assessment notice or by accessing your tax and assessing records on our website Property tax and assessment information **For new homeowners, please contact the Treasurer's Office at 734/394-5130

The Treasurer is located on the first floor of the administration building, and is responsible for all township investments and collection of all payments to the township, such as property tax payments, water billing, and disbursements of funds, such as township payroll. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to some common questions.

• Take a Closer Look At Your 2007 Summer Tax Statement
• How to Make a Tax Payment

An after hours drop box located at the front of the building. To receive a stamped receipt, please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment, and you will be mailed a stamped receipt.

Property tax and assessment information is available on-line for active parcels. You may also call 1-800-846-8725 for current tax and assessment information.

Forms
The following property transfer forms as well as other useful forms can be found at the State of Michigan Treasury Department web site. Many of them can be filled in on-line.

• L-4260 Property Transfer Affidavit
• 2368 Affidavit for Homestead Exemption (formerly T-1056); Instructions
• 2602 Request to Rescind/Withdraw a Homestead Exemption (formerly T-1067); Instructions

The forms listed above must be completed and returned to the Township when property is bought or sold.

Property Tax Bills

Property Tax Bills are mailed twice each year: July 1 and December 1. Summer Taxes are payable from July 1 through September 14 without interest. Winter Taxes are payable from December 1 through February 14 without penalty.

Property Tax Rates
Download the property tax rate schedule (PDF file)

Property Transfers

Buyer's responsibilities
Whenever real property ownership is transferred between parties, the buyer must complete and file a Property Transfer Affidavit (L-4260) with the Township Treasurer's Office. By State law, this affidavit must be filed within 45 days of the property transfer. Filing this form notifies the Township of the new owner's name and address. The information on this form is used by the assessor to ensure the property is assessed properly and receives the correct taxable value.

Whenever real property ownership is transferred between parties, and the buyer is planning to both own and occupy the property as a primary residence, the purchaser must file a Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption (2368) on or before May 1 of the effective tax year with the Treasurer's Office. If the owner is determined to be eligible they will receive a credit on their summer tax statement. This credit is an 18 mill exemption from paying Local School Operating taxes.

Seller's responsibilities
If the seller had a Principal Residence Exemption on the property, they must file a Request to Rescind Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption (2602) with the Treasurer's Office. This will remove the exemption on the seller's previous property and allow them to apply for a new exemption on their new property.