2026 Property Tax Due Dates
September 14
Summer taxes
February 14
Winter taxes
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Eaton County Treasurer
How to Pay
Online
Pay using credit card or e-check
By Mail
Mail check payable to Eaton County Treasurer
In Person
Visit the Treasurer's office
About Property Taxes in Michigan
Michigan has one of the most distinctive property tax structures in the country — most homeowners receive two separate tax bills each year: a summer bill and a winter bill. The summer bill (covering school operating taxes and some local taxes) is issued July 1; the winter bill (covering county, township, and remaining local taxes) is issued December 1. Michigan property assessments are governed by Proposal A (1994), which caps the annual increase in "taxable value" at 5% or the rate of inflation (CPI), whichever is lower. This means long-term homeowners are often taxed on a value well below current market value. However, when a property sells, the taxable value "uncaps" and resets to 50% of the new market value — sometimes causing a significant tax increase for new buyers.
Payment & Assessment
Michigan property tax bills follow a split schedule: Summer tax bill: Issued July 1, due by September 14 without penalty. After September 14, a 1% monthly penalty applies for the first two months, then 1/2% per month thereafter. Unpaid summer taxes are turned over to the county treasurer on March 1. Winter tax bill: Issued December 1, due by February 14 without penalty. After February 14, similar penalties apply. Unpaid winter taxes are also turned over to the county treasurer. Some townships and cities collect only summer or only winter taxes — check with your local treasurer for your specific billing schedule. After taxes are turned over to the county treasurer (March 1 for prior-year summer taxes), additional fees apply and the county begins the forfeiture and foreclosure process if taxes remain unpaid for three years. Most counties and municipalities offer online payment. Contact your local township or city treasurer for payment options.
Statewide framework for Michigan. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
Other Counties in Michigan
About Eaton County
Eaton County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 109,175. The county seat is Charlotte. The county was organized in 1837 and was named for John Eaton, who was Secretary of War under U.S. President Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties. Eaton County is included in the Lansing-East Lansing, Metropolitan Statistical area in Central Michigan.
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