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TREASURER PROPERTY TAXES

When & Where to Pay Your Taxes

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  • Winter taxes are due February 14, 2025, by 5:00 pm in the office at the Sodus Township Hall, INCLUDING Drop Box.

  • Winter taxes are collected at the Township Hall from December 1, 2024, through February 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Beginning March 1, 2025, DELINQUENT tax payments must be made to the Berrien County Treasurer. Penalties and interest will apply.

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THREE DELIVERY PAYMENT OPTIONS

       Make checks payable to: Sodus Township Treasurer

  • Mail to: Sodus Township Treasurer, PO Box 176 Sodus, MI 49126  NOTE:  Postmarks are not accepted as a payment date.  Please allow for mailing time which routes to Grand Rapids, MI and back, (3-5 days).

  • Drop Box-Gray: On-premise at the south entrance door; Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • In-person: Payments; check or cash are Fridays only from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm during tax season.     NO CREDIT CARDS

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PLEASE NOTE​

  • December 1, 2024, through February 14, 2025; Winter tax collection without interest charges.  November 12, 2024 Sodus Twp. Board approved a tax collection grace period on interest from February 15 to February 18, 2025.

  • December 20, 2024; No In-Person payments 

  • December 27, 2024; Extended in-person payment hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • February 14 and 28, 2025; Extended in-person payment hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • After February 18, 2025, interest charges will begin automatically being applied.

  • If you prefer to pay in person or are unable to pay on a Friday, schedule an appointment with Terry McCain, Treasurer, at (269) 944-9038 or via email at treasurer@sodustwp.org.

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RECEIPT INFORMATION

  • If you would like a "PAID" stamp, please send or bring in your entire tax bill when paying your taxes.

  • If payment is mailed or dropped off, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope, so a  receipt may be mailed to you.

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PARTIAL PAYMENTS

  • You can make partial payments during the collection period.  No prior arrangement is needed.

  • You may pay any amount as often as you like.  Balance is due in full by tax due date to avoid penalties.

  • Winter tax due date, February 14, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • ​If an escrow account pays your taxes from your mortgage company, your tax notice will be mailed directly to the mortgage company. You will receive a duplicate copy with an “Information Purposes” message on your stub.

  • Please contact your mortgage company for its policies and procedures if you receive a regular bill.

  • For the previous year's delinquent bills: please call the Berrien County Treasurer at 983-7111 ext. 8569 for the payoff amount, including the most current interest and penalties. Remit payment to Berrien County Treasurer, Berrien County Admin. Bldg. 701 Main Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085

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***  NEW From Treasurer Terry McCain  ***

If you struggle making ends meet and property taxes put finances to your limits, please know WE CAN HELP! There are several programs you might quality for.  Please click the information link below to see how your situation may fit into a program and understand the property tax foreclosure process.    

                          Property Tax Assistance Programs and Property Tax Foreclosure questions ​

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Any questions, please contact me, Terry McCain, Sodus Township Treasurer, at (269) 944-9038

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