2026 Tax Collection
Summer 2026
- If you are paying your summer taxes after September 14, 2026, please contact the Treasurer to receive your updated balance prior to submitting your payment. This balance changes at the first of every month until paid. (The online system does update daily and can also provide an updated balance for payment.)
- Unpaid balances listed on the Winter 2026 tax bill for Summer 2026 balances may not be accurate due to how interest accrues.
Winter 2026
- Winter 2026 tax bills should be received on or around December 1, 2026. (Please contact the Treasurer’s Office if you have not received a bill by mid-December.)
- Winter taxes are due February 16, 2027 (must be in office/paid online by close of business at 5:00 PM).
- 3% penalty applies on unpaid taxes and interest accrues on February 17, 2027.
- Final day to pay at the office is March 1, 2027 (must be in office/paid online by close of business at 5:00PM).
- Tuesday, March 2, 2027, all delinquent summer and winter real property tax will be forwarded to the Bay County Treasurer for collection. Please contact the Bay County Treasurer’s Office at (989) 895-4285.
Personal property tax is always paid at the Kawkawlin Township Office. Call for the balance due to settle any delinquent personal property taxes at (989) 686-8710.
Options for payment of taxes:
Pay Online
For those who choose to pay online, please visit kawkawlintwp.org, click Pay Taxes Online and follow the prompts to complete the transaction. The following fees apply based on your payment amount and payment method:
- $1.50 for e-checks up to $10,000; $10.00 for e-checks over $10,000
- 2.8% for debit and credit card payments; $1.50 minimum fee for all card transactions
- Online payments must be submitted by February 16, 2027 at 5:00 PM
Pay by Phone
You may also pay using our automated phone number. Call 833-317-4410 and follow the prompts to complete your payment (have a copy of your tax bill available). Fees apply as listed above.
Pay by Credit or Debit Card
We cannot accept payments over the phone (see automated phone number option above) but we can accept credit or debit card payments in the office, in person. Fees apply as listed above.
Pay by Check
For those who choose to pay by check:
- You can drop your check off during office hours or use the drop box outside the office entrance.
- If mailing your check, please include the bottom portion of your bill with your check and ensure that your check is completed properly.
- Please ensure that your payment is received in our office by February 16, 2027 at 5:00 PM to avoid interest charges. Postmarks will not be used as the date received and drop box payments must be submitted by the above date and time.
- Kawkawlin Township is not responsible for delays in USPS delivery.