FOR RELEASE:  August 5, 2008

 

 

Pay July Property Tax bills through September 2 without interest or penalty

 

 

(TROY, MI) – Avoid possible penalties or interest fees by paying for your July Property Tax bill now through September 2, 2008.  Please note that offices will be closed Monday, September 1, for the holiday. 

 

Before making your payment, be sure to read through payment information on the back of the tax bill.  Persons eligible for deferment of summer taxes may request applications at the Treasurer’s Office, 248.524.3333.  Property taxes may be paid in the following options;

1.    Credit cards may be used online or over the phone via Official Payments Corp. A service charge does apply.  Credit cards MAY NOT be used in person at City Hall or by mail.  Official Payments Corp. is set up only for paying property tax bills, not water or other service fees.  To pay by phone, call 800.272.9829.  Use the Jurisdiction Code 3255 when prompted.  To pay online, go to www.officialpayments.com.

2.    Mail a check with your payment coupon in the payment envelope (no service charge applies).

3.    Pay in person at City Hall with a check at the Treasurer’s Office on the second floor.  You can also leave payment envelopes in one of the drop-boxes conveniently located at the east (walk-up box) and west (drive-up box) entrances of City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver.

 

If you may be interested in Direct Payment for your water bills, go online to www.thepaymentsauthority.org or call the Treasurer’s Office at 248.524.3333 to request an enrollment form. 

 

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