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Treasurer’s Office
Our Mission
Empowering fiscal responsibility and community success, the Gratiot County Treasurer's Office is dedicated to transparent stewardship, innovative financial management, and exceptional service. Honored by the State of Michigan for our unwavering commitment to excellence, we diligently execute our duties to manage finances, collect taxes, and administer programs with the utmost efficiency, contributing to the prosperity and welfare of our community. We pledge to safeguard public funds with integrity, provide accessible resources, and foster collaborative partnerships, ensuring the sustainable growth and well-being of Gratiot County and its residents.
Important Tax Information
2025 taxes are sent July 1 and December 1. Contact your local unit if you do not receive your bill.
Current taxes (2025) are payable to the local unit until March 2, 2026.
2024 and previous years taxes are delinquent. Those are payable to Gratiot County Treasurer. Please call for the current payoff amount.
Gratiot County Treasurer and Local Unit Treasurers are not responsible for mortgage / escrowed taxes not being paid. If they are not paid contact your escrow company.
Payment Information
We accept credit card payments for delinquent taxes through Graphite Municipalities.
Graphite charges A 2.75% fee ($1 minimum) for this service that will be charged to your credit card. We do not accept American Express.
Online payments are processed in the morning and afternoon.
Foreclosures
2025 foreclosure auction is online date is August 21, 2025.
View foreclosure sale information by visiting www.tax-sale.info.
2023 property taxes will go into foreclosure if not paid by March 31, 2026.
2024 property taxes will go into forfeiture March 1, 2026, and foreclosed March 31, 2027.
USPS Postmark Changes
As of December 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) updated its postmarking procedures. Postmarks will now reflect the date an item is processed at a USPS facility, rather than the date it was dropped off by the sender. This change is intended to streamline operations and reduce costs, but it has important implications for time-sensitive mail.
Impact on Time-Sensitive Mail
- Deadline Risks: Items such as tax payments and property tax forms may be considered late if processing is delayed and the postmark date falls after the due date. This could result in penalties or missed filing deadlines.
- Manual Postmark Option: To ensure the postmark reflects the actual date of mailing, senders may request a manual postmark at the USPS counter when dropping off mail. This confirms the mailing date on the postmark.
- Increased Processing Delays: As USPS continues consolidating processing facilities, the time between mail drop-off and postmarking may increase. Senders are strongly encouraged to mail time-sensitive documents several days in advance of deadlines to avoid complications.