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Treasurer's Office - Celia Baganz
Phone: 810-765-1145 ext. 206
E-mail: chinatownship.treasurer@comcast.net

Township Treasurer’s Duties

	Must maintain accurate records of all income, receipts & disbursements, deposits all receipts into the proper township funds, and invests idle funds.
	Maintains a uniform system of accounting as mandated by the State Treasurer and must keep an accurate account of each township fund.
	Is responsible for mailing out the tax bills to property owners and mortgage companies.
	Collects and distributes the property taxes to the appropriate entities such as the State of Michigan, St. Clair County, East China Schools, and the various funds within the Township on a bi-weekly basis.
	Receives receipts for expenditures
	Issues Township checks
	Deposits & Invests funds into approved accounts
	Reconciles all Township bank accounts
	Manages payroll funds
	Is responsible for all Special Assessment Rolls

Summer Taxes

As most of you know there is a summer tax bill that is sent out July 1and is due by September 15. There are deferments available to certain people. The requirements for deferment are variable and include: age over 62, disability, agriculture use, and other conditions and reasons. There are forms available at the Township office and at the County office. They must have been filed at the St. Clair County office by September 15th by the property owner.

Winter Taxes

The tax bills are mailed out the first part of December and can be paid at the China Township Hall thru February 28. After February 28, you must pay your bill at the St Clair County Treasures Office in Port Huron. You should call first to get the amount of penalties and interest owed, 810-989-6915.

Many of you may not be aware of an important Public Act that is enforced by the St. Clair County Treasurer regarding unpaid property taxes and foreclosure. Please click here to read about Public Act 123 of 1999.

	Failure to receive your tax bill does not waive interest and/or penalty.
	Please examine your bill closely to ensure accuracy & notify us of any errors.

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