The Township assessor is required under state law to assess property within the Township on an annual basis to insure the property's assessment reflects fair market value. The assessor must keep 3 values 1) fair market value, 2) State equalized value (50% of fair market) and 3) Taxable value. The millage rate is multiplied by the taxable value to calculate taxes, which are billed July 1, (due 9-14) and December 1 (due 2-14).

Since 1994 taxable value increases are capped at 5% or the rate of inflation, which ever is less. New construction is not capped and property that is transferred is un-capped the next year following the sale year and then is capped again.

Should your property be your primary residence it qualifies for a Homestead Exemption from school operating millage, which reduces the taxes substantially. Applications for the Homestead Exemption must be filed by May 1st and only need to be filed once.

You can access your information with your address or your parcel number at NetParcel. The information available online is also available to anyone coming to the Township Hall.