PURPOSE:  The City Treasurer's Office services the public and City of Midland departments by providing efficient, expedient assistance in processing funds. We will project a friendly and ethical manner as we ensure fair treatment within legal guidelines.

The Treasurer's Office serves as the main collection point for monies owed the City and other taxing entities within the City of Midland's jurisdiction. Those entities are as follows:

- Midland Public Schools

- Delta College

- Midland County

- State of Michigan Education Tax

- City of Midland

Treasurer's Department
333 W. Ellsworth St.
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989-837-3315
EMail:  treasurer@midland-mi.org 

City Payments Accepted at Treasurer's Office

Payments can be made at the Treasurer's Office by mail or at City Hall for the following City services:

  • Parking tickets
  • Permits (building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing)
  • Property tax bills
  • Water bills
  • Water connection fees
  • Yard waste bins and sticker fees

    • After-hours payments may be deposited in the night box inside Midland City Hall’s main doors (between the Midland County Services Building and City Hall). When making a payment after 8 a.m. on the due date, bring your payment directly to the Treasurer's Office (Floor 1, City Hall). Otherwise, your payment will be marked as having been received the following business day, and penalty fees may apply.

    Water bills may also be paid at any Chemical Bank branch office prior to the due date. There is no bank charge for this service. Chemical Bank will not accept payments on past-due water bills.

    Department Budget Report

    2010-2011 Budget Report Find out more about Treasurer's Department functions and performance indicators for the current fiscal year.

    Latest Updates

    Auto-Pay Your Tax Bill!  A quick and easy way to pay your property taxes using automatic funds withdrawal.

    Pay Your Midland Parking Ticket Online!  Use select credit or debit cards.

    City Accepts Select Credit / Debit Cards  Find out what City services/items can now be paid for using a credit or debit card.

    Tax Bill Information Online Find out your City of Midland property tax bill history, and how much you owe.

    All About The Department

    Summer/Winter Tax Bills Explained 

    • Deferring Taxes:  Find out if you qualify to defer your taxes.
    • Delinquent Taxes:  Each year on March 1, delinquent real property taxes & special assessments are turned over to Midland County's Treasurer.

    How Property Taxes are Calculated

    Figuring Your Taxes

    The City's Administration Fee

    Important Tax-Related Dates

    2009 Tax Dollars at Work  Only 34% of taxes collected in 2009 were for the City of Midland, while 66% were collected on behalf of other agencies.

    Downtown Parking  Costs and rules for parking in public spaces and lots in downtown Midland.

    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) pertaining to the City Treasurer's Department

    Taxable Value and Millage Rates

    Glossary of Common Tax Terms

    Helpful Forms and Brochures