Property Tax Foreclosure Time Line
 

July/December - property taxes billed by city or township treasurer
March 1(enters 1st year of delinquency) - Unpaid property taxes are forwarded to the County Treasurer for collection. County Treasurer adds a 4% administrative fee and 1% per month interest.

October 1 - County Treasurer adds $15 fee to each parcel.

March 1 (enters 2nd year of delinquency) - Property enters a forfeited status.  County Treasurer adds a $175 fee.  Interest is increased from 1% per month to 1.5% per month, back to the date that taxes became delinquent.
 March 1 ( enters 3rd year of delinquency and becomes foreclosed) - Circuit Court enters a judgment of foreclosure.  Property owners have until March 31st to pay the taxes or lose their property.
April 1 - Clear title passes to the State of Michigan.
July - Property is sold at public auction by State of Michigan.

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Livingston County Treasurer
Court House
200 E. Grand River, Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
Phone 517.546.7010 | FAX 517.546.0986 - Accounting | FAX 517.545.9638 - Tax Info

Email: Treasurer's Office

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Last updated:  Friday, September 25, 2009 Updated by: L. Lalewicz