Garfield Township, Bay County

Treasurer

Tax Collection Hours: Starting winter 2025 will be Mondays.   

Summer tax collection begins on July 1, 2025.

• Summer tax collection hours:
  • Tuesdays - 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
  • September 15, 2025 - 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
• Winter tax collection begins December 1st.  The last day to pay at the Township Hall is February 28, 2026.  Taxes may then be paid at the Bay County Treasurers Office.
• Winter tax collection hours:
  • Mondays – 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
  • Last day before penalty tax hours:  February 17, 2026 - 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

To pay taxes by mail, make a check or money order payable to Garfield Township and mail to Garfield Township Treasurer, 1138 W Erickson Rd, Linwood, MI 48634.

To make your tax payment by preauthorized ACH please fill out the preauthorized ACH authorization form shown below with your banking information and signed approval or call for a copy of the ACH Authorization Agreement. To process on time please return your form by January 1^st to the tax office or send by email to kasnyder1@outlook.com

Want to save postage, place payment in the drop slot of the door at the main entrance of the Hall.

Summer deferred tax forms are available below or at the tax office.

If a receipt is required, please enclose a self-address stamped envelope with your payment.

NO POSTMARKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DATE TAXES ARE DUE.  INTEREST WILL BE OWED IF PAID OR RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE.

We do not accept debit or credit card payments.

Appointments can be made by calling Karen Snyder at (989) 280-0418.

Deferred Tax Form

ACH Authorization

Tax letter

Dog Licenses can be purchased at the vet or county building.

Guideline Resolution For Poverty Exemption