Welcome!

The Monroe Charter Township Treasurer’s Office is committed to providing professional, efficient customer service to the residents and visitors of Monroe Charter Township, with respect and integrity. Our very knowledgeable and courteous office team members are here to help you!

 

Accountability

The Treasurer has specific statutory responsibilities assigned by the State of Michigan.  Integrity, fiscal responsibility and transparency are vital for economic growth and prosperity for our community.  Strong internal controls and maintaining successful annual financial audits are continuously at the forefront of Monroe Charter Township.

 

Treasurer Responsibilities and Duties

• Serves as one of seven elected, voting members of the Township Board of Trustees

• Financial management of all Township assets, in accordance with State of Michigan laws, as well as policies established by the Township Board

• Deposits and invests all Township monies in compliance with Public Act 20 of 1943 and Public Act 77 of 1989 as amended, and in accordance with the Monroe Charter Township Investment Policy, to meet cash flow needs of the Township

• Deposits all Township revenues

• Collects real and personal property taxes, balances and disburses all tax monies collected to taxing entities

• Collects delinquent personal property taxes

• Prepares Monthly Statement of Accounts and Investments 

 

Other Responsibilities of the Treasurer’s Office

• Daily balancing and reconciliation of all monies received prior to depositing

• Monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts

• Treasurer reviews & authorizes all Accounts Payable and Payroll, in cooperation with the Clerk’s Department, and disburses all Township checks

• Collect and disburse specific mobile home taxes

• Receive, receipt and reconcile all monies due the Township, including but not limited to:  property taxes (real & personal), state revenue sharing, awarded grants, all forms of authorized permit fees, engineering & planning escrows/fees, zoning fees, sewer tap-in fees, and any other sources of revenue due to Monroe Charter Township

 

Property Tax Collection

Summer Taxes: July 1 – September 14, without interest or penalty; 1% interest accrues each month after September 14 through final due date. 

**An application for Deferment of Summer Taxes is available in the Treasurer’s office. Applicants must meet qualifications and deadlines as set forth by the State of Michigan.

Winter Taxes: December 1 - February 14, without interest or penalty.  **When the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, final day is the next business day following due date. If taxes are paid from February 15 - February 28, a 3% penalty will be added (except for certain eligible persons as provided by law).  After February 28, all unpaid real property taxes will be turned over as delinquent to Monroe County Treasurer.

 

Prepare/Process/Provide

• Format, print, and mail out nearly 14,000 bills each year

• Property tax deferments

• Tax & mortgage information, water and sewer tap-in application requests

• Annual special assessments (balanced and placed) on winter tax bills

• Board of Review, State Tax Commission, and Michigan Tax Tribunal adjustments

• Overpayments and refunds due, when applicable, for all our financial accounts

• March Tax Collection Settlement with Monroe County Treasurer

 

Monroe Charter Township collects taxes for and disburses taxes to:

• City of Monroe Water Dept. (delinquent special assessments)

• Monroe Charter Township

• Monroe County (County Operating, Veterans, Fairview, Library, Museum)

• Monroe County Community College

• Monroe County Drain Commission (special assessments)

• School Districts of Ida, Monroe Public, & Monroe County Intermediate Schools

• State of Michigan (State Education Tax)

 

Payment Options

Cash or check/money order/cashier’s check (made payable to Monroe Charter Township)

 

Treasurer’s Office Information and Hours:

Monroe Charter Township

4925 E. Dunbar Rd.

Monroe, MI 48161

 

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Phone: (734) 241-6575

Fax: (734) 457-2952

Email: treasurer@monroechartertownship.org

 

Current Tax information is now available online at the following link:

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Honored to serve as your Treasurer,

Lisa Sulfaro