Get Liz Raymond Oakland County Treasurer Form

Using the cash payment option requires a barcode that must be obtained by calling the Oakland County Treasurer's Office at (248) 858-0611 or sending an email to treasurer@oakgov.com.

The 6 year period, known as the statute of limitations, may be extended by certain actions such as a court judgment. By law, the Department may use a variety of actions to collect your past-due tax, penalty and interest and may take these actions at any time during the course of collection.

Apply for Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF). MIHAF funds are projected to last until the fourth quarter of 2023. Self-apply or call 211 for assistance with the online application.

On March 1 in each tax year, property that's delinquent for taxes, interest, penalties, and fees for the immediately preceding 12 months or more is forfeited to the county treasurer. (Basically, real estate is forfeited to the county treasurer when the taxes are in the second year of delinquency. )

Real Property Tax Forfeiture and Foreclosures Parcels are forfeited to the county treasurers when the real property taxes are in the second year of delinquency. Real property taxes which remain unpaid as of March 31 in the third year of delinquency are foreclosed upon by the Foreclosing Governmental Unit (FGU).

Answer: You can request copies of property tax statements from your local Treasurer's office.

By paying the back taxes, they become the lienholder and have a claim against the property. The property owner, in order to regain clear title to the property, would need to repay the individual who paid the taxes, including any applicable interest or fees.