Property Taxes

As a taxpayer, you have the responsibility to verify that payment is being made on the correct property description. The tax amounts listed on the tax notice are levied on the property described at the top of the bill, left-hand side, and are for the indicated tax year.

Please note that failure to receive a tax bill or failure to deliver timely payment does not waive interest or penalty charges.

The billing and payment cycle for taxes is as follows:

• Summer Taxes: Billed/Mailed on July 1; Due September 14.
• Winter Taxes: Billed/Mailed on December 1; Due February 14.

Property Tax Information Search

Find property information and tax payment history for the past 10 years for all Bath Charter Township parcels. The database is searchable by owner name, address, or parcel number. Once you locate your property using the search function, you will have the option of paying your tax bill online using a credit/debit card or electronic check.

Tax Automatic Payment Authorization Form

Download this form to authorize Bath Charter Township to automatically withdraw your tax payments from your bank account. There is no charge for this service.

Other tax bill payment options include:

• Mailing a check to the Township Offices
• Paying in-person at the Township Offices
• Using the Township’s 24-hour drop box
• Paying online with a credit or debit card (fee)
• Paying online with an electronic check (fee)

Click here for more information and charges for online payments.

2022 Millage Rates

There are four school districts within Bath Charter Township:

• Bath Community Schools
• East Lansing Public Schools
• Haslett Public Schools
• Laingsburg Community Schools

The school district in which your property is located determines the millage rate.

Summer Property Tax Deferment

For qualified residents, you may defer your summer tax bill until February 14 without interest.

For an application, please contact the Treasurer’s Office or download the Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Summer Tax Deferment

To qualify, your household income must be less than $40,000.00 for the prior calendar year AND meet at least one of the following:

• 62 years of age or older, including the unmarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death
• Paraplegic, Hemiplegic, or Quadriplegic
• Eligible Serviceperson, Eligible Veteran, Eligible Widow or Widower
• Blind Person
• Totally and Permanently Disabled

Deferment is also granted for Agricultural Real Property (see the application for guidelines).

For more information, please contact Bath Charter Township, or visit the Michigan Department of Treasury online.