Township Treasurer
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, recycling bin distribution, and disbursements of funds, such as township payroll.
After Hours Drop Box
Recycle Bins ....
Can be purchased at the Canton Treasurer's office located on the first floor of the Canton Admininistration Building.
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 Search
Property tax and assessment information is available on-line for active parcels.
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 Principal Residence Exemption (formerly T-1056); Instructions
- 2602 Request to Rescind/Withdraw a Principal Residence Exemption (formerly T-1067); Instructions
Property Tax Rates
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 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.