Taxes

Call the Treasury Division, at (248) 691‑7545, with questions.

Tax Due Dates

Summer property taxes

• Levied July 1
• Payable July 1 through Aug. 31 without penalty

Winter property taxes

• Levied Dec. 1
• Payable Dec. 1 through Feb. 14 without penalty

Important:
 Payments must be received by the due date. Postmarks are not accepted.

Additional information

• If your mortgage company pays your property taxes, the tax bill will be sent to them (if they have submitted a written request). You will receive an information copy.
• Property owners are responsible for ensuring taxes are paid on time.
• Failure to receive a tax statement does not remove the obligation to pay.
• If you receive a tax bill in error, return it to the City of Oak Park, 14000 Oak Park Blvd.
• A cancelled check serves as your receipt.
• Payments returned by your bank are considered unpaid and are subject to a $30 returned‑payment fee in addition to penalties.
• If you need a receipt mailed, include a self‑addressed stamped envelope.
• Businesses operating on Tax Day (Dec. 31) are fully assessed for that year.

Payment Methods

There are four ways to pay your property‑tax bill:

1. By Mail
    Treasury Division
    City of Oak Park
    14000 Oak Park Blvd.
    Oak Park, MI 48237
    Payments must be received by the due date. Postmarks are not honored.
2. In Person
    Treasury Division, City Hall
    14000 Oak Park Blvd.
3. Drop box
    In front of City Hall, 14000 Oak Park Blvd.
4. Online payments
    Pay by debit card, credit card or eCheck using BS&A Online.
   Fees charged by the City’s payment processor, Point & Pay:
   • 3 percent fee for credit/debit cards ($1.50 minimum)
   • $1.50 for eCheck payments

Penalties

Summer taxes

• Payments received after Sept. 1 incur a 4 percent penalty.
• Starting Oct. 1, an additional 0.5 percent per month is added, up to a maximum of 6 percent total.

Winter taxes

• Payments received after Feb. 14 incur a 3 percent penalty.

Delinquent taxes (March 1 and after)

• Beginning March 1, all unpaid prior‑year taxes must be paid to the Oakland County Treasurer.
• Additional county penalties and fees will apply.
• If paying in March, request a revised statement from the Oak Park Treasury Division to include with your county payment.

Reminder: Postmarks are not accepted. Payments must be received by the due date.

Property Tax Inquiries

To look up your property‑tax balance, view payment history or print your bill, visit: BS&A Online.

Millage Rates

To view current and prior millage rates, visit:

2026-summer-millage-rates.pdf 
2025 Winter Millage Rates
2025 Summer Millage Rates
2024 Winter Millage Rates
2024 Summer Millage Rates
2023 Winter Millage Rates
2023 Summer Millage Rates

Other tax-related links

Property Gateway 

Access fee‑based parcel maps and tax‑parcel reports through the Oakland County Property Gateway. Credit card required for purchase.

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

The Michigan Tax Tribunal hears property‑tax appeals for all local and state taxes. It operates independently of the Michigan Department of Treasury and all local assessing units.

Property Tax Estimator 

The Millage Rate database and Property Tax Estimator allows taxpayers to estimate property taxes and compare millage rates among communities.