The Oakland County Treasurer's Office is committed to helping individuals, families and business owners avoid tax foreclosure and keep their properties. There are several assistance programs to help delinquent property taxpayers.

Delinquent taxpayers are encouraged to contact our office for free, personalized and confidential assistance. Additionally, it is highly recommended that payments on the delinquent taxes are made whenever possible.

Delinquent Property Tax Deadline Approaching

In our ongoing effort to prevent residential and commercial property foreclosures, Oakland County residents and business owners with unpaid property taxes from 2022 or prior years that are subject to foreclosure are being visited by Oakland County Treasurer’s Office contractors beginning on Nov. 6, 2024.

Our contractors are providing personal notice and a very important information packet regarding the foreclosure process, hearing dates, upcoming deadlines, payment options and available resources and assistance.

We encourage everyone to pay their delinquent property taxes by the deadline on Mar. 31, 2025. If you cannot pay your delinquent property taxes, schedule a Taxpayer Assistance Meeting using the button below or contact our office for assistance.

Failure to pay your delinquent taxes or contact our office for assistance may result in the loss of your property.

Repayment Plans

The Oakland County Treasurer's Office is diligently working with residents and property owners to create personalized repayment plans with reasonable payment terms to help residential and commercial property owners keep their properties. Contact our office for more information or assistance at (248) 858-0611.

Property Tax Exemption

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may claim a hardship exemption—granting you more time to pay your back taxes without losing your property—as governed by MCL 211.7u. For more information or assistance, contact your local treasurer's office.

Principal Residence Exemption

If the property is your principal residence or primary home and you meet the eligibility requirements, you may apply for this exemption to lower your property tax bill. A Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit must be completed. For more information or assistance, please contact your local treasurer's office or michigan.gov/PRE.

Homestead Property Tax Credit

Michigan's Homestead Property Tax Credit can help you pay some of your property taxes if you are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter and meet the eligibility requirements. For more information or to apply, visit michigan.gov.

Personal Property Tax Exemption

The General Property Tax Act provides exemptions for certain categories of personal property including the Small Business Taxpayer Exemption and the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property and Act 328 – New Personal Property. For more information on each of these exemptions including determining eligibility and how to claim the exemption, visit michigan.gov or send an email to State-Tax-Commission@michigan.gov.

Information regarding payment options or to pay your taxes is available here.