Treasurer
Treasurer Information
Treasurer’s Office
Treasurer
Karmen Nickerson
Phone: (269) 721-9709 ext. 201
Alternate Phone: (269) 721-3611
Fax: (269) 721-8061
Email: JohnstownTreas@mei.net
Deputy Treasurer
Debbie Ringewold
Phone: (269) 721-9709 ext. 201
Fax: (269) 721-8062
Email: johnstowndeputy@mei.net
Office Hours
(Tax Collection):
Monday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; 1:00-5:00 PM
June-September; December-February (see tax bill for dates.)
Mailing Address
PO Box 188
Delton, MI 49046
Forms & Documents
Property Tax Bills
Understanding Your Property Tax Bills
Taxes are levied twice a year. Taxes are based upon Taxable Value (One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of Taxable Value).
The Taxable Value of your property is set by formula and the Township Assessor. It is reported to you annually by the Assessment Change Notice which is mailed to you in February. If you do not agree with your assessment, you will need to submit a Board of Review request form to challenge the assessment. The Board of Review convenes in early March to hear such requests.
*NOTE: If a tax bill has not been received and your taxes are not escrowed, please contact the Treasurer by phone at (269) 721-9709 ext. 201 or email: JohnstownTreas@mei.net.
If your taxes are paid by your mortgage company, you will receive a copy of your tax bill, marked “COPY.” It is still the property owners’ responsibility to make sure the taxes due are paid on time.
According to the State of Michigan, failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a person from paying property taxes by the due date.
View Bill/Search Tax Records
Residents may view tax bills and payment history, make payments via credit card or e-check (additional fees apply); or search for tax information.
Summer Tax Information
Summer tax bills are mailed by July 1st and payment must be received by September 14th (allow 7 days if mailing). A 1% penalty will be applied to all payments received after the due date, and an additional 1% will be applied each month thereafter.
*NOTE: If a tax bill has not been received and your taxes are not escrowed, please contact the Treasurer by phone at (269) 721-9709 ext. 201 or email: JohnstownTreas@mei.net
If your taxes are paid by your mortgage company, you will receive a copy of your tax bill, marked “COPY.” It is still the property owners’ responsibility to make sure the taxes due are paid on time.
According to the State of Michigan, failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a person from paying property taxes by the due date.
Below is a list of taxes levied, as required by law, on the Summer tax bill:
COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP MILLAGES
- County Operating
SCHOOL DISTRICT-RELATED MILLAGES
State Education Tax Act (SET)
- Gull Lake Schools SET
- Delton Schools SET
- Hastings SET
- Pennfield SET
Winter Tax Information
Winter tax bills are mailed by December 1st and payments must be received by February 14th of the following calendar year (please allow 7 days if mailing). Any unpaid Summer taxes will appear on your Winter tax bill. A 3% penalty will be applied to all payments received after the due date.
*NOTE: If a tax bill has not been received and your taxes are not escrowed, please contact the Treasurer by phone at (269) 721-9709 ext. 201 or email: JohnstownTreas@mei.net.
If your taxes are paid by your mortgage company, you will receive a copy of your tax bill, marked “COPY.” It is still the property owners’ responsibility to make sure the taxes due are paid on time.
After 2/28/2025, 2024 taxes must be paid directly to the Barry County Treasurer in Hastings.
According to the State of Michigan, failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a person from paying property taxes by the due date.
Below is a list of taxes levied, as required by law, on the Winter tax bill:
COUNTY AND TOWNSHIP MILLAGES
- County Services
- 911
- Barry County Transit
- Charlton Park
- Commission on Aging
- Medical Care Facility
- Township Operating Millage
- Township Fire Operating Millage
- Township Fire Equipment
- Township Road Millage
- Dowling Library
- Other Voted Millages
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
- Bristol Lake Channel Aquatic Plant Control
- Clear Lake Aquatic Plant Control
- Fine Lake Aquatic Plant Control
- Mill Lake Aquatic Plant Control
- Sleepy Hollow Drive Paving
- Sylvan Court Paving
- Winans Drive Paving
DRAIN ASSESSMENTS
- Butler Lake Drain
- Clear Lake Drain
- Fine View Drain
SCHOOL DISTRICT-RELATED MILLAGES
If you have a question as to how millage funds will be used, please contact the administrative offices at the appropriate school district or organization.
Principal Residence Exemption
Qualified property owners must file a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit (Form2368) with the Township Assessor. Please review the form to determine if you meet the qualifications.
If you are receiving this exemption, it will be indicated on your tax bill as “PRE: 100%.”
The amount of the Principal Residence Exemption will also appear on your tax bill.
Defer Taxes
Qualified residents may request summer tax deferment by submitting an Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes Form (Form 471) by September 15th. These are tax deferments, NOT exemptions. Please review the form to determine if you meet the qualifications. Tax will be deferred until February 14th of the following calendar year and you will avoid the late payment penalty. If not paid by the due date, a 3% penalty is applied.
Delinquent Taxes
On March 1st, any unpaid taxes are turned over to Barry County Treasurer as delinquent. Once submitted to the County Treasurer as delinquent, payments must be made to the Barry County Treasurer, Barry County Courthouse – Floor 1, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058.
Late Payments
Late Summer Tax Payments: A 1% penalty will be applied to all payments received after the due date, and an additional 1% will be applied each month thereafter. Any unpaid Summer taxes will appear on the Winter tax bill.
Late Winter Tax Payments: A 3% penalty will be applied to all payments received after the due date. After 2/28/2025, unpaid 2024 Summer and Winter taxes are delinquent and must be paid directly to the Barry County Treasurer in Hastings.
Pay Property Taxes
Pay Online
*NOTE: A 3% convenience fee will be added to your credit or debit card transaction. A $3.00 fee will be added to an electronic check transaction.
Pay In Person
Johnstown Township Hall
13641 S. M-37 Highway,
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Check or money orders should be made payable to Johnstown Township.
Cash payments for the exact amount are only received when paying in person at the Township Hall.
Credit/Debit/E-Check*: You may pay with a credit card, debit card, or electronic check in person at the Township Hall.
*NOTE: A 3% convenience fee will be added to your credit or debit card transaction. A $3.00 fee will be added to an electronic check transaction.
Pay By Mail
Johnstown Township Treasurer
PO Box 188
Delton, MI 49046
Checks or money orders should be made payable to Johnstown Township. Any checks with errors will be returned. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery. A receipt will be mailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, please call the Treasurer to be sure your payment was received.
Dropbox
The drop box available 24/7 and is located at the front of the Township Hall at 13641 S. M-37 Highway, Battle Creek, MI 49017. If using the drop box, non-cash payments must be received by 5:00 PM on the date due. A receipt will be mailed to you. If you do not receive a receipt, please call the Treasurer to be sure your payment was received.
Treasurer’s Duties & Responsibilities
- Prints and mails property tax bills
- Collects and disburses real and personal property taxes
- Keeps account of Township receipts and expenditures.
- Deposits township revenues
- Invests township funds
- Collects delinquent personal property taxes