Treasurer
For any questions on anything related to the township finances, feel free to reach out to me at our office number and we can talk or schedule an appointment to meet.
Here is some important information you should know about Maple Grove Township:
FAQs
By State statute, the treasurer is required to receive and take charge of all funds belonging to the township or which are required by law to be paid into the township treasury, and to pay over and account for the funds according to law or township board decision.
It is very important that the township treasurer diligently maintain accurate records of all income, receipts, and disbursements. The treasurer should maintain a uniform system of accounting as promulgated by the state treasurer and should keep an accurate accounting for each township fund so that s/he can accurately report on the status of those funds. In February 1997, the Township received its first award for Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The treasurer shall invest public funds as directed by the township board in lawful investments as authorized by state statute and township investment policy. The township received a Certificate of Excellence in 1995 for its first investment policy. All funds are invested in accordance with the objectives as set forth in the following order of importance:
The majority of taxes in Maple Grove Township come from property taxes. The information below lists the various components of your property tax bill.
All Residents
Saginaw County Taxes
Residents in the New Lothrop School District
Residents in the Chesaning School District
Residents in the Montrose School District
All Residents
| Amount | Assessed In | For |
| .85850 | Winter | Local Maple Grove Operating Expenses |
| $189 – Fixed Fee | Winter | Trash Collection (Updated, 11/2022 due to switch to Waste Management Contract) |
| $100 – Fixed Fee | Winter | Twin Township Authority Operating Expenses |
Delta College
| Amount | Assessed In | For | Expires |
| 1.5563 | Winter | Delta College Operating Expenses | (none) |
| 0.4864 | Winter | (voted) Operating Expenses | 12/2023 |
| Total Per $1,000 Taxable Property Value: | $2.0427 |
| Amount | Assessed In | For | Expires |
| 4.8558 | Summer | County Operating Expenses | (none) |
| 0.5900 | Winter | Senior Citizens Services | 12/2024 |
| 1.0000 | Winter | Mosquito Control (updated from .6400 voted in 11/2022) – extended from 2023 to 2041) |
12/2041 |
| 0.2942 | Winter | County Parks | 12/2026 |
| 0.1997 | Winter | Castle Museum | 12/2026 |
| 0.4500 | Winter | Event Center | 12/2030 |
| 0.4250 | Winter | Animal Control | 12/2037 |
| 1.7500 | Winter | Sheriff Services | 12/2025 |
| 0.2000 | Winter | Children’s Zoo | 12/2024 |
| 0.4453 | Winter | Hospital Debt | 12/2028 |
| 0.2800 | Winter | 911 Authority | 12/2027 |
| 0.4800 | Winter | Health Department | 12/2029 |
| Per $1,000 Taxable Property Value: | $10.97 |
| Amount | Assessed In | For | Expires |
| 18.0000 | Winter | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| 5.8700 | Winter | 2014 Debt | 2035 |
| 0.5800 | Winter | 2013 Debt | 2023 |
| 0.9300 | Winter | 2019 Debt | 2049 |
| 0.6400 | Winter | 2021 Debt | 2051 |
| 1.0500 | Winter | 2021 Debt | 2034 |
| 1.2425 | Winter | Sinking Fund | 2023 |
| Per $1,000 Taxable Property Value: | $28.3125 |
| Amount | Assessed In | For | Expires |
| 17.9838 | Winter | General Operating Expenses | 12/2022 |
| 0.6000 | Winter | Debt | (n/a) |
| 4.2700 | Winter | Debt | 12/2042 |
| 0.7473 | Winter | Sinking Fund | 12/2024 |
| Per $1,000 Taxable Property Value: | $23.6011 |
| Amount | Assessed In | For | Expires |
| 17.6106 | Winter | General Operating Expenses | 12/2025 |
| 2.8500 | Winter | Debt | 12/2025 |
| 4.6600 | Winter | Debt | 12/2040 |
| 0.9809 | Winter | Sinking Fund | 12/2027 |
| Per $1,000 Taxable Property Value: | $26.1015 |
Payment options:
Please be advised that if you use a credit card (including a debit card) a 3.99% (minimum $3.99) service fee will be added to your bill. If you pay by e-check a flat/one-time service fee of $2.00 will be added to your bill.
Click below on the appropriate link to make a payment:
Property Taxes
Property Taxes – click here for instructions
Miscellaneous – click here for instructions
If you have any questions about this payment, you can contact the AllPaid support line at 888-561-7888. When you see your statement, it will either say “allpaid” or “GovPayNet”. These are the same company, they’ve just recently rebranded to All Paid.
- Send a check to Maple Grove Township, 17010 Lincoln Rd., New Lothrop, Mi 48460
- Drop off a check in person Mondays and Thursdays from 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
- Make an online payment 24/7.
Please be advised that if you use a credit card (including a debit card) a 3.99% (minimum $3.99) service fee will be added to your bill. If you pay by e-check a flat/one-time service fee of $2.00 will be added to your bill.
Click below on the appropriate link to make a payment:
Property Taxes
- From March thru July – Taxes have to be settled with Saginaw County. They cannot be paid online.
- From July thru September – Summer taxes are due by September 14th (unless deferred).
- From September thru February 14th – Both summer and Winter taxes can be paid online. Winter taxes are due by 02/14 without fees or interest. If you are paying summer taxes after September 14th, please contact the office for your updated amount as interest and fees will apply.
Property Taxes – click here for instructions
Miscellaneous – click here for instructions
If you have any questions about this payment, you can contact the AllPaid support line at 888-561-7888. When you see your statement, it will either say “allpaid” or “GovPayNet”. These are the same company, they’ve just recently rebranded to All Paid.
Treasurer’s Responsibilities
Upon receipt of the tax roll, the treasurer shall proceed to collect taxes, account for, and deliver to the county treasurer and other tax assessing entities. There are two types of taxes the treasurer is charged with collecting: real property taxes and personal property taxes. The tax amount is based on the taxable value of the property and the millage assessed by the entity.By State statute, the treasurer is required to receive and take charge of all funds belonging to the township or which are required by law to be paid into the township treasury, and to pay over and account for the funds according to law or township board decision.
It is very important that the township treasurer diligently maintain accurate records of all income, receipts, and disbursements. The treasurer should maintain a uniform system of accounting as promulgated by the state treasurer and should keep an accurate accounting for each township fund so that s/he can accurately report on the status of those funds. In February 1997, the Township received its first award for Financial Reporting Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The treasurer shall invest public funds as directed by the township board in lawful investments as authorized by state statute and township investment policy. The township received a Certificate of Excellence in 1995 for its first investment policy. All funds are invested in accordance with the objectives as set forth in the following order of importance:
- Safety of capital
- Liquidity
- Return on Investment
Treasurer
- 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)
Statutory Treasurer Hours
- 1. Pursuant to Public Act 126 of 2011 (MCL 211.44(2)(c)), a township treasurer shall be in his or her office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive tax payments for the collection of a summer tax levy, on September 14, (the last day taxes are due and payable before interest is added under MCL 211.44a(5).
- 2. Pursuant to Public Act 641 of 2002 (MCL 211.44(2)(b)), a township treasurer shall be in his or her office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to receive tax payments on the last day of February (the last day taxes are due and payable before being returned as delinquent under MCL 211.55.)
- 3. PA 641 also provides that a township treasurer shall be in his or her office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to collect taxes one business day between December 25 and December 31 unless the township has an agreement with local financial institution(s) to collect taxes on behalf of the township, and the township provides timely notification to the taxpayers of their ability to pay their taxes at the financial institution(s).
- 4. In addition, a township treasurer may choose to hold hours on any day in order to meet the needs of his or her community, including days in September to assist taxpayers with the final deadline of the deferment form and February 14 (the last day in February to pay property taxes without incurring any interest or penalty).