Winter and Summer Property Taxes

Summer Taxes

Billed July 1 of each year and are due and payable through 5:00 PM on September 16.

Mailed payments must be received before 5:00 PM on September 16 (postmarks are not used).

Payments placed in drop boxes after 5:00 PM on September 16 are considered late.

A 4% penalty is added on September 17 and the last day to pay summer tax bills at the City is the last day of February.

On March 1, all unpaid taxes are turned over to the Berrien County Treasurer for collection.
 

Winter Taxes

Billed December 1 of each year and are due and payable through 5:00 PM on February 14.

Mailed payments must be received before 5:00 PM on February 14 (postmarks are not used).

Payments placed in drop boxes after 5:00 PM on February 14 are considered late.

A 3% penalty is added on February 15 based on City Charter and the last day to pay winter tax bills at the City is the last day of February.

On March 1 all unpaid taxes are turned over to the Berrien County Treasurer for collection and payments must be made to the County.

Online Tax Bill Information

Current and past tax bill amounts and details are available online at BS&A Online Property Records ; it is also possible to make online payments through this site. (Click on "Current Tax Payments" at left of screen to see current and past tax amounts and to make online payments)