What happens to taxes after March 1?

After March 1, property taxes in Michigan must be paid to the county treasurer. This is significant because, according to Michigan law, the local jurisdiction has a specific timeframe for collecting property taxes, and after this date, the responsibility shifts to the county level.

The rationale behind this is to establish a clear process for handling unpaid taxes. If property owners have not settled their taxes by the designated date, the tax lien can be transferred, and the county treasury then becomes responsible for collection. This system ensures that the local government can maintain its revenue stream, while also clearly delineating the responsibilities concerning tax collection and payment once the initial deadline has passed.

Additionally, the options regarding settling directly with the local treasurer, waiving taxes, or transferring to the state treasury do not align with the established procedures in Michigan's taxation framework. Each aspect of property tax collection is governed by specific rules, and once the deadlines roll over, the obligations default to the county level for accountability and governance purposes.