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1. What are the payment options for City of Midland property taxes?

There are several payment options available. You can pay by:

• Check
• 
  
  • Make it payable to City of Midland
• Cash
• Money Order
• Auto-Pay automatic withdrawal of funds
• NO CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENTS

Checks, cash, and/or money orders can be mailed to:

City of Midland

P.O. Box 1647

Midland, MI  48641-1647

They can also be paid in person at the:

Treasurer's Office

City Hall

333 W. Ellsworth St.

Midland, MI 48640

After-hours payments may be made at the night deposit box located inside Midland City Hall's main doors, which are between the Midland County Services Building and City Hall.

2. From year to year, when are taxes due?

Summer taxes are due and payable from July 1 - September 15 of each year without penalty. After September 15, a 4% penalty is added to the unpaid balance of your tax bill. Winter taxes are due and payable from December 1 of one year to February 14 of the following year without penalty. After February 14, a 4% penalty is added to the unpaid balance. More details on the tax collection process are available online.

3. Do you accept payments that are postmarked with the payment due date?

Yes, for property taxes and City of Midland parking ticket payments only. The postmark must be legible and dated by the due date. Postmarks are accepted for up to 7 calendar days after the due date.

4. Do you accept tax payments before July 1 or December 1, and/or can they be partial tax payments?

Payments cannot be made before July 1 for summer tax bills or December 1 for winter tax bills. If you would like to make a partial payment, these are acceptable only after July 1 for summer tax bills and after December 1 for winter bills.

5. What are the charges for late tax payments?

Summer taxes that are not paid or postmarked by September 15 are charged a 1-time 4% penalty on the unpaid balance. No additional penalties will accrue until March 1, when the delinquent real property taxes are turned over to Midland County. Winter taxes that are not paid or postmarked by February 14 are charged a 1-time 4% penalty on the unpaid balance.

On March 1, all delinquent real property taxes are turned over to the Midland County Treasurer. The City Treasurer’s Office continues to collect all delinquent personal property taxes and buildings on leased land taxes, and, beginning March 1, an additional 1% per month interest is charged on the unpaid base tax.

6. Where do I pay delinquent property taxes?

Real Property Taxes

• July 1 - February 28
• Current year taxes are paid at the City of Midland Treasurer's Office at Midland City Hall
• Beginning March 1 of each year, delinquent taxes are paid at the Midland County Treasurer's Office in the County Services Building

Personal Property Taxes and Buildings on Leased Land Taxes

• July 1 - February 28
• Payments for current and delinquent personal property taxes are paid to the City of Midland Treasurer's Office at Midland City Hall

7. What is the Auto-Pay automatic withdrawal program?

The City offers the Auto-Pay program, which allows you to have the amount of your taxes automatically withdrawn from the bank account of your choosing on the date they are due. This service ends the hassle of having to write a check, use your credit or debit card, and/or come to Midland City Hall to pay your tax bill. More information regarding the Auto-Pay Automatic Funds Withdrawal Program is available online.

8. Can I use Auto-Pay to automatically pay my winter taxes on December 31st?

No. Through the Auto-Pay program, funds are withdrawn from your bank account on the date taxes are due. For example, in the case of  2017 winter taxes, that date would have been February 14, 2017.

If you would like to make a full payment at any time after your bill is issued, you are welcome to do so at the Treasurer’s Office at Midland City Hall. If a full payment has been made and you are signed up for the Auto-Pay program, no funds will be drawn from your bank account on the tax payment due date.

9. What types of payments can be made online?

At this time, only water bill payments may be made online.

TAX BILLS CANNOT BE PAID ONLINE WITH A CREDIT CARD

10. I live in one of the townships surrounding Midland. Where do I pay my taxes?

Contact the Midland County Treasurer at 989-832-6850 to find out.

11. Where do I purchase dog licenses?

Contact the Midland County Treasurer’s Office at 989-832-6850.

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1. Why did I receive a ticket for parking on a City street during the night?

Parking on City streets between the hours of 3 - 6 a.m. is prohibited, according to Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-13, Sub-Section 8.28 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. The Midland Police Department is responsible for enforcing this ordinance.

2. Where do I find signs indicating parking on City streets between the hours of 3 - 6 a.m. is prohibited?

Signs are posted near the City limits at all the major entrances to the City.

3. Can I pay my City of Midland parking ticket online?

Yes, visit this site to pay by credit card online. A $3.50 convenience fee is charged for online payments. Payments may also be made in person (by cash, check or credit card) at the City Treasurer’s Office, or by mail (in check form only), or you can put your payment in our night deposit box which is located inside the main entrance doors at the address below. Payments can be mailed to: City Treasurer’s Office 333 W. Ellsworth St. Midland, MI 48640

4. What is the charge for a late parking ticket payment?

The fine for a City of Midland-issued parking ticket doubles if not paid within 7 calendar days of the issuance of the ticket.

5. What is the procedure for disputing a parking ticket?

You may file a parking ticket appeal if you want to deny responsibility for the ticket by visiting this site

6. May I obtain a parking pass to temporarily park 3am-6am on a city street?

Yes. Parking passes are available from the police department at the Law Enforcement Center (M-F, 8-5). These are temporary passes granted for limited amounts of time. For example: out of town guests, family funeral, driveway construction.

7. What is the criteria for a successful parking ticket appeal?

Successful:
Defective or inoperable parking meter
Improper or missing sign (Signs prohibiting parking 3am-6am on city streets are posted at all major City entrances. By state law signs are not required to be posted on each street MCL 257-606)
Stolen vehicle
Parking violation notice is erroneous or incomplete
Material facts not known at the time of the citation. Example: If you were notified by the city to park overnight on another street due to road construction
Unsuccessful:
There was no sign to prohibit 3-6am parking - State law does not require signs to be posted on each street MCF257.606
I was not aware of the ordinance
Failure to display parking permit
Car was parked downtown overnight contrary to the ordinance

8. Where is parking available to attend a Great Lakes Loons baseball game?

Information about parking for Great Lakes Loons games may be found online.