Treasurer

Tax period ends September (summer) & February (winter)

Tax Payment & Information

Ferry Township Treasurer  Brenda Dickman
Office Phone #:  (231) 861-0545
Home Phone #:  (231) 861-4936
Email:  treasurer@ferrytownship.org

Now accepting =>Debit & Credit card payments

 *Convenience Fee Pricing :
Credit / Debit – 3% fee


Summer 2026 Tax Collection Hours:

Tuesday's 9:00am - 11:00am

July 14th, 21st & 28th

August 4th, 11th & 18th

September 1st & 8th

***Monday, September 14th, 9:00am - 2:00pm Last day to pay Summer Taxes without interest***


GENERAL TAX INFORMATION

 
 
*  Property Owners receive tax bills twice a year around July 1 and December 1.
*  Summer Tax bills are always due on September 14 and Winter bills are due on February 14, unless the 14th falls on a Saturday,
     Sunday or holiday, then they are due the next business day.
* The Treasurer’s Office Hours are printed each season on the back of your tax bill and posted on the town hall door.  Office hours may change.
*  Cash Payments Must Be For the Exact Amount.
*  Mail checks to:   Ferry Township Treasurer, 3222 E Green St.,  Shelby, MI 49455
*  To receive a printed receipt you must include a Self-Address Stamped Envelope, or an email address.
*  Escrow Payments:  Banks & mortgage companies receive a copy of your bill for payment.  Home owners also receive a copy of tax
    bill for records.
If you are making Delinquent Tax Payments from previous years
(any payment after the last day in February is considered delinquent and MUST be paid to Oceana County)
Contact Oceana County Treasurer’s Office (231) 873-3980. 
The County does accept credit card payments via the phone as well.

Tax Planning

Poverty (Low-Income) Exemption

Michigan law (MCL 211.7u) provides for a reduction in property taxes for eligible, low-income homeowners. You must submit a copy of your recently filed income tax returns with your application.

Poverty Exemption Forms

Poverty Exemption Income Guideline

The poverty exemption income guideline document is updated annually.  The federal government set the income levels and cannot be lowered by the Township.    

2026 Income Guideline

Poverty Exemption Asset Test

The poverty exemption asset test document is used by the Township Board of Review when determining assets and eligibility for reduced property taxes.

Asset Test Guideline

Disabled Veterans Exemption

Qualifying disabled veterans are eligible for an exemption from paying real property taxes on their principal residence.


Eligibility


*    Must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States

*   Must be a Michigan resident

*   Meets one of the following criteria:

    -   Determined by the United States Veteran's Affairs (VA) to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans' benefits at the 100% rate.

     -   Has a certificate from the VA, or its successors, certifying that he or she is receiving or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing.

      -   Has been rated by the VA as individually unemployable.


*    Must have some form of documentation from the VA

*    The unremarried surviving spouse of the disabled veteran is eligible for the exemption based on the eligibility of their spouse.


Application Process


    Submit the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption to the local city or township assessor, along with supporting documents from the VA

    The exemption can be granted at the March, July, or December Boards of Review

Form 5107

White River Assessing, LLC

White River Assessing, LLC

(208) 317-3882

Email: whiteriverassessing@gmail.com


Assessor: Julie Jackson


3222 Green St

Shelby, MI 49455

Attn: Assessor Julie Jackson

2766 L-4260

This form must be filed whenever real estate or some types of personal property are transferred (even if you are not recording a deed). The  completed Affidavit must be filed by the new owner with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.

L-4260

PRE

A Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) exempts a residence from the tax levied by a local school district for school operating purposes up to 18 mills. ... To qualify for a PRE, a person must be a Michigan resident who owns and occupies the property as a principal residence.


https://www.michigan.gov/documents/2368f_2605_7.pdf


Guidelines for PRE

ECF & Land Value Studies / Poverty Application Info / Board of Review Info.

Information can be found here.

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