Welcome to the Treasurer’s page! You will find information about property taxes, payment options, millage rates, dog licenses, park passes, and more!

Follow this link to look up tax information: Tax Data Lookup

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Property Tax Bills

Summer taxes are payable July 1 through September 14 without interest. Beginning September 15, add 1% interest to the unpaid balance. An additional 1% per month will be added on the first of each month thereafter. Winter taxes are payable December 1 through February 14. Beginning February 15th, 2018 a 3% penalty will be added to any unpaid summer or winter tax balance.  Beginning March 1st all unpaid taxes are payable to the Oakland County Treasurer. Failure to receive tax bill does not waive interest.  Postmarks are not accepted.

Payment Options

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOW ACCEPTED AT TOWNSHIP HALL!  See below for details.

Tax payments are payable at the local branches of Oxford Bank and Genisys Credit Union.

At the counter we now accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for most items, including tax payments, water bills and permits (registration payment for classes and events can be made at the Orion Center.)  Extra fees are charged for the use of credit cards by the Card Service Provider directly.  Orion Township does not charge extra for this convenience.  Be sure you fully understand any additional amount you will be charged before completing your payment.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT - (Taxes Only)
Payment can be made through Oakland County at www.paylocaltaxes.com.  A convenience fee of 2.75% for credit card payments or $2.75 fee for an e-check payment is applied by the Payment Service Provider.

Please read the back of your tax bill for important information!
Failure to receive a tax bill does NOT waive interest.

When Do Taxes Get Sent Out to Homeowners?

• Summer taxes are sent out July 1
• Winter taxes are sent out December 1

Where Can I Pay My Taxes?

Taxes are due upon receipt of bill. To avoid all interest, summer taxes must be paid by September 14, and winter taxes must be paid by February 14. Beginning September 15, add 1% interest to the unpaid balance of your summer tax bill. An additional 1% per month will be added on the first of each month thereafter.  Beginning February 15th, 2018, a 3% penalty will be added to any unpaid summer or winter tax ballance. Failure to receive tax bill does NOT waive interest.

Can Tax Payments be Deferred?

Summer taxes may be deferred if your 2016 total household income was less than $40,000 and you meet one of the following requirements:

• Senior Citizen, age 62
• Paraplegic, Quadriplegic
• Eligible Service person, Veteran, Widow or Widower
• Blind Person
• Totally & Permanently Disabled

Applications for deferment are available at the Treasurer’s office or online at the State of Michigan website: Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes. The application must be returned by September 15. You must apply for deferment EVERY YEAR.

Summer deferments do not reduce your tax bill, they only waive the interest and penalties until February 28. You must meet one of the requirements listed above to be eligible. You must show proof of income.

Where Do My Taxes Go?

Pie Chart – Where Does Your Property Tax Go?

Dog License Information

Dog licenses are available from December 1 through June 1 at the Township Hall. You must show a valid rabies vaccination certificate at time of purchase. From June 2 through November they are available at Oakland County. NOTE: Credit/debit cards are now accepted at Township Hall. Fees are as follows:

• Spayed/Neutered – $10.50 (Senior Citizen rate for 65 & older is $9.75)
• Male/Female – $18.00 (Senior Citizen rate for 65 & older is $16.50)
• Delinquent (after June 1) – $33.00. Delinquent licenses available ONLY at Oakland County

On June 2, Oakland County Animal Control Census Team workers will begin going door to door in various communities in an attempt to bring the public into compliance with the State Law.  Residents found to be housing dogs that are not licensed will be issued courtesy citations by the census team workers and given a period of time to comply with the law.  Afterwards, Oakland County Animal Control Officers with Special Deputy status will be dispatched to issue citations that will require a court appearance. 

Oakland County Park Permits

Park passes are available at the Treasurer’s Office during normal business hours, and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at Great Lakes Crossing. NOTE: Credit/debit cards are now accepted at Township Hall. The rates are as follows:

 
We also have a combined Oakland County/Metro Park annual park permit at a cost of $59.00 for residents/non-residents.

Drop Box

There is a drop box located in the front (road side) entrance to Township Hall as well as a drive up box across from the entrance. They are checked once daily, Monday through Friday, by 8:30 a.m.

Mission Statement

The mission of your Orion Township Office of the Treasurer is to receive, protect and manage all Township assets, assist residents however possible, and generate the best possible return on investments, while keeping risk to a minimum.