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MI HB6178

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Bill Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the General Property Tax Act to modify interest calculations on delinquent property taxes returned to county treasurers for collection.

  • Changes the interest rate on delinquent taxes from a fixed rate to "not more than 1% per month or fraction of a month," allowing county boards of commissioners to determine the specific rate by resolution.

  • Maintains the 4% county property tax administration fee and establishes a minimum interest charge of $1.00 on delinquent properties.

  • Allows persons with unrecorded property interests to pay an annual fee (not exceeding $5.00) to receive notice of delinquent tax returns, and allows mortgage holders to pay up to $1.00 per parcel annually for similar notice.

  • Permits local governmental units to establish ordinances for collecting delinquent taxes and enforcing tax liens, provided procedures conform to state law minimums, with an exception for taxes under approved payment plans as of July 1, 1999.

Legislative Description

Property tax; payment and collection; interest rate on uncollected taxes returned to county for collection; provide option to adjust interest rate. Amends sec. 78a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78a).

Property tax, payment and collection

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 05/19/2010

5/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs5/18/2010

Full Bill Text

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