2026 Tax Collection
Summer 2026
- Summer 2026 tax bills should be received on or around July 1, 2026.
- Summer taxes are due September 14, 2026 (must be in office/paid online by close of business at 5:00 PM). Summer deferment applications are also due at this time.
- Interest begins to accrue on unpaid summer taxes on September 15, 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.
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 September 14, 2026 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 September 14, 2026 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.
Winter 2026
- Winter 2026 tax bills should be received on or around December 1, 2026
- 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.