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Tax Information

EstimationTax Calculator

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.

* For new homeowners, please enter half of the purchase price of your property.

** For existing homeowners, please enter the current taxable value of your property.

Senior Citizens Special Assessment Deferment

Explanation Letter

FORM 2748

Tax Notice

Starting March 1st taxes are must be paid to the Oakland County Treasurer. If you are paying during the month of March you must first stop in at City Hall to get a revised statement form to take with you.

Summer taxes shall be due and payable July 1st through September 14, 2008; at City Hall, located at 1820 Inverness. Residents can sign up to have their taxes automatically debited (go to downleadable Forms) or pay by credit card through Oakland County, www.paylocaltaxes.com

All taxes paid after September 15, 2008, there shall be added a two (2) percent penalty together with interest at a rate of one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent for each month or fraction of a month intervening between the first day of July and the date of payment. Any tax payers eligible for deferment of summer property taxes shall file their intent to defer with the City Treasurer by September 14, 2008.

Winter Taxes shall be due and payable December thru February 16, 2009; at City Hall.

Tax Rates and Taxable Value

2008 Est. Tax Rates

PRE Amendment

04/08/08

The amendment enables a person who has established a new principal residence to retain a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) on property previously exempt as the owner’s principal residence that is not occupied and for sale by submitting a Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption Form #4640 (attached) 4620.Hmstd.2ndHouse The conditional rescission allows an owner to receive a PRE on his or her new property and on previously exempted property simultaneously if certain criteria are met. An owner may receive the PRE on the previous principal residence for up to three years if that property is not occupied, is for sale, is not leased, and is not used for any business or commercial purpose.

The opportunity to apply and qualify for a conditional rescission begins for the 2008 tax year and is not retroactive to previous tax years. To qualify for the conditional rescission in 2008, Form #4640 must be submitted to the assessor of the local unit of government where the property is located on or before May 1, 2008. For a conditional rescissiion in 2009, form #4640 must be submitted on or before December 31, 2008.

24 HOUR TAX HOTLINE

Property tax information is now available on the Oakland County 24 Hour Tax Hotline by calling 248-858-0025 or toll free number 1-888-600-3773. To access tax information you will need to enter your 10-digit parcel ID number. You can get assessed and taxable values, current and delinquent taxes and if there is a property exemption or special assessments. There is no charge for this service.