Property Tax Information

                   **NEW POSTMARK RULE**
Please be aware of a recent change in the USPS Post marking practices effective late 2025. The postmark now reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated sorting machine, rather than the date it was deposited at a USPS facility or mailbox. 
Consequently, a postmark may be dated several days after  the mail was initially sent.
To ensure your tax payments are recognized as timely, please consider mailing your payments several days before the deadline, or request a manual postmark at your local post office.

West Traverse Township Treasurer – Kristi Hollingsworth 

Deputy Treasurer  –  Amy Peters

Contact Information:

email: treasurer@westtraversetownship.gov

 Phone: (231)526-7361

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 

  • It is the responsibility of the property/homeowner to make sure we have the most up to date address for the mailings. If changes need to be made, please email or call the township office.
  • If a tax bill is not received in a timely manner, please contact the office and we will provide a bill for you.
  • ALL payments must be made for the exact amount owing.
  • We do not accept payments, credit cards, etc., over the phone.
  • If paying in cash, please provide the exact amount. We do not have cash/change in the office and are unable to provide change.
  • No overpayments can be accepted.
  • We cannot “apply any overages to future bills”.
  • Please make sure the check is filled out properly.  I.E. it is signed, dated and written for the correct amount.  If not, it will be returned.
  • If you would like a receipt, please include a note with the payment and one will be provided via mail or email.  Please include email address if need be.

Summer 2026 taxes are set to be mailed on June 30, 2026 and will be due on or before  Monday September 14, 2026. *Please see side note regarding new Postmark rule.*
If you do not receive your tax bill by mid July please contact our office and we will be happy to provide a copy for you. 
Please note that we do not have any tax bill specifics (amount owing) at this time. 

The payment period for Summer 2025 and Winter 2025 has concluded.  All unpaid taxes have been transferred over to the Emmet County Treasurer as delinquent. 

For inquiries regarding paid taxes, personal property taxes, or taxes on leased land (Harbor Point properties), please contact treasurer@westtraversetownship.gov. 

If you require further assistance or are unsure which department to contact, please call our office at 231-526-7361.