Sylvan Township

Sylvan Township Estd. 1883

Treasurer

Rod Branham | Term – Nov. 2020

Duties

  • Collects real and personal property taxes
  • Keeps an account of township receipts (revenues) and expenditures
  • Disburses township checks
  • Deposits township revenues in approved depositories
  • Invests township funds in approved investment vehicles
  • Collects delinquent personal property tax
  • Responsible for jeopardy assessments in collecting delinquent personal property tax
  • Collects mobile home specific tax
  • Must appoint a deputy
  • Must post a surety bond
  • Member of township elections commission (general law township only, not in a charter township)

FAQ

I haven't received my tax bill?

Please call my office and ask for a new bill

What is the interest if paid late?

If paid by February 28, the penalty is 3%. If it goes to the County on March 1st , their penalty is another 5%.

My Mortgage Company should be paying my taxes.

Please call your Mortgage Company to see why they have not.

What are the due date for Summer and Winter Tax bills?

Summer in 9/14 and Winter 2/14. If your Summer payment is not made, there is a 1% penalty per month that it is past due.

When are Tax bills mailed out?

Summer is mailed on July 1st and Winter are mailed out December 1st.