Troy Winter Property Tax Payments Due Valentine's Day

The following information is provided by the City of Troy:

2011 winter property tax payments must be received on or before Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 to avoid additional charges. Postmarks are not accepted. Penalty of 3 percent must be applied to all unpaid winter tax bill balances on Feb. 15, 2012.

If you are responsible for paying property taxes but have not received your bill, contact the Treasurer’s Office at 248-524-3333 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tax bill information also is available at the City of Troy’s website, www.troymi.gov. If you recently refinanced or paid off your mortgage and are unsure who is responsible for the payment, contact your mortgage company.

Please allow 7-10 business days when mailing payments.  Be aware that payments made online through your banking institution are not electronically submitted to us but require that institution to create a paper check and mail it.  Payments by check may be made anytime using the secure drop boxes located outside the east (walk-up) and west (drive-up) entrances to City Hall or at the Treasurer’s Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.  Refer to the back of your tax bill for important payment information.

Feb. 29, 2012 is the last day to pay 2011 tax bills at City Hall. Any payments not received in the Treasurer’s Office by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 must be paid with additional penalties on March 1, 2012 to the Oakland County Treasurer (1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac).