Oakland, Charter Township (Oakland, MI)
Oakland, Charter Township (Oakland, MI)
It is the responsibility of the Oakland Township Treasurer’s Office to receive and manage tax payments and other monies of the Township. It is the intent of the Oakland Township Treasurer’s Office to carry out its responsibility in an efficient and pleasant manner.
Treasurer, John Giannangeli
Mailed to: PO Box 80453 Rochester, MI 48308-0453 or 4393 Collins Rd. Rochester, MI 48306
Placed in the drop box outside of Township hall.
Made by visiting Flagstar Bank (Orion Rd.-Oakland Twp. & Main St.-Rochester locations only) accepts Full Payments Only.
Make Checks payable to: Charter Township of Oakland.
Escrow company payments, certified mail, and large envelopes should be mailed to the Township address.
Pay taxes online at: https://Mi.Oakgov.com.
Pay by Phone – Call the 24-Hour Tax Hotline at 248-858-0025
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Assessment Administration Services, LLC (AAS) is contracted by the Township to act as the Assessor. The Assessor is responsible for property appraisals and taxable valuations, as well as the Board of Review.
To contact the Assessor call (248) 651-4440 ext. 213 or email: assessing@oaklandtwpmi.gov.
2025
| Summer | Winter | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | PRE | Non-PRE | PRE | Non-PRE | PRE | Non-PRE |
| Lake Orion (63230)* | 23.8950 | 41.8950 | 7.1799 | 7.1799 | 31.0749 | 49.0749 |
| Rochester (63260) | 16.0210 | 25.0210 | 8.6611 | 17.6611 | 24.6821 | 42.6821 |
| Romeo (50190)* | 19.7683 | 37.7683 | 7.1799 | 7.1799 | 26.9482 | 44.9482 |
*100% of school taxes are collected in summer
Summer taxes are mailed July 1st and winter taxes are mailed December 1st.
Failure to receive a tax bill does not defer payment, interest or penalties. Please contact the Treasurer’s Office if you do not receive a bill.
Prior to ‘Proposal A’ (the change in the laws in 1994), taxes were calculated by multiplying the State Equalized Value (SEV) by the millage rates in that year.
Beginning in 1994 the SEV and Taxable Value were the same number. In 1995 and thereafter, the Taxable Value is subject to a cap.
The cap is calculated by taking the previous years Taxable Value, minus any losses sustained by the property, multiplied by the cap amount (the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 5%, whichever is less), plus any new value to the property. This calculation is called the Capped Value.
This Capped Value is then compared to the SEV and if a transfer has not occurred in the previous year on the property, whichever value is less (SEV or CAP) becomes the new Taxable Value.
If a transfer did occur, the Capped Value does not apply to the property and the SEV becomes the new Taxable Value.
Property assessment notices are mailed in February every year to all taxpayers in Oakland Township.
The information on the notice will show how much you will pay in property taxes for the current year, be sure to read thoroughly. If you disagree with the assessed value, contact the assessor’s office to discuss your concerns and potentially schedule a visit to your property to review any discrepancies. If you are not satisfied with the discussion with the assessor, you should schedule an appointment with the March Board of Review to formally appeal your assessment.
The March Board of Review typically meets the Tuesday following the first Monday in March. Specific dates and times for the Board of Review will be provided on your Assessment Change Notice. A resident may appear in person and/or may protest in writing.
To schedule an appoint with the March Board of Review, please contact the Assessor at (248) 651-4440 ext. 213 or email: assessing@oaklandtwpmi.gov.
The law defines True Cash Value (TCV) as the usual selling price of a property. The legislature and courts have clearly stated that the actual selling price of a property is not the controlling factor in the TCV or SEV.
When analyzing sales, Assessing will review sales and exclude non-representative/distressed sales from the analysis. Non-representative /distressed sales are sales that involve any element of distress from either party; buyer or seller.
This is a result of the uncapping of your Taxable Value. The year after there is a transfer of ownership the Taxable Value is uncapped to the current SEV. This uncapping can result in different Taxable Values and different tax amounts for identical homes.
This is a result of the uncapping of your Taxable Value. The year after there is a transfer of ownership the Taxable Value is uncapped to the current SEV. This uncapping can result in different Taxable Values and different tax amounts for identical homes.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal residence as of June 1st or November 1st, you may qualify for an exemption to the 18 mill school operation millage. People who qualify for this program have filed an affidavit and are currently receiving this exemption.
If you suspect that you do in fact qualify for this program and are not sure if you are receiving the exemption, you can verify your exemption status as follows:
The deadline to file the Property Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit (state form 2368) for taxes levied after December 31 is June 1 for summer tax levy and November 1 for the winter tax levy. A Request to Rescind Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) (state form 2602) or a Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) (state form 4640) must be filed with the local assessor for any previous claims. This form is not valid unless certified by an assessor. Do not submit this form if the property is not occupied by the owner as a principal residence.
2025 Summer tax bills were mailed on July 1, 2025 and due September 15, 2025. Payments received after September 15, 2025 are assessed interest at a rate of 1.0% per month until paid. 2025 Winter tax bills are mailed on December 1, 2025 and are due by February 17, 2026. Payments received between February 18, 2026 and February 28, 2026 will be assessed a penalty in the amount of 3.0%.
Beginning March 1, 2026 any unpaid 2025 taxes must be paid directly to Oakland County Treasurer. A revised tax statement from the Oakland Township Treasurer must accompany your remittance to the County Treasurer.
Any delinquent amount owed on 2024 property taxes must be paid to the Oakland County Treasurer.
We receive numerous phone calls throughout the year requesting prior year tax information and payment history. We are glad to assist you but the information is also available online through BS&A portal. You can search for parcels by address, parcel number or owner name.
Selecting the Tax Information Tab, 7 years of tax history will be displayed. Each tax season’s information can be expanded, collapsed and printed depending on your needs. To access the BS&A portal, click here.
Do not forget to file your property transfer affidavit and homestead exemption. You may do this with the township Treasurer’s Office. These documents will be in your real estate closing package.
Shall the previously authorized increase in tax limitation on all taxable property in the Charter Township of Oakland, Oakland County, that expires in 2025 be renewed and the Township be authorized to levy annually an amount not to exceed .1134 mill ($0.1134 per each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the Township for a period of four (4) years, 2026 through 2029, inclusive, to provide funds for providing library service for the residents of the Charter Township of Oakland as authorized by the Oakland Township Library Board and for all other library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year of levy (2026) is approximately $235,000. Revenue from this millage levy may be distributed to the Rochester Hills Public Library pursuant to contract.
Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within the Charter Township of Oakland, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased and the Township be authorized to levy annually a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed .1412 mill ($0.1412 per each $1,000 of taxable value) against all taxable property in the Township for a period of five (5) years, 2025 through 2029, inclusive, to provide funds for providing library service for the residents of the Charter Township of Oakland as authorized by the Oakland Township Library Board and for all other library purposes authorized by law? The estimate of the revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the first year of levy (2025) is approximately $289,000. Revenue from this millage levy may be distributed to the Rochester Hills Public Library pursuant to contract.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to continue the previously authorized levy after applying the Headlee rollback up to an estimated 1.6253 mills for a period of six (6) years, starting with the December 2023 levy to be disbursed to Oakland Township for the purpose of providing police services; including equipment, operating costs, officers quarters and personnel costs in the Township?
The voters approved a millage for the above-stated purposes in the amount of 1.7193 mills starting with the December 2017 levy, which will expire in December of 2022. This proposed millage is a renewal of previously authorized millage for the above stated purposes. Approval of this proposal would renew the tax limitation increase of approximately 1.6253 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that based on the Township’s current 2022 total taxable value, this proposal would result in the authorization to collect $2,861,600.00 in the first year, if approved and levied.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew a levy up to .1096 for a period of ten (10) years, starting with the December 2022 levy, for the purpose of continuing to fund historic preservation, education, restoration, acquisition, and maintenance within the Charter Township of Oakland? As part
of this purpose, this millage includes funding for the development and maintenance of the Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District, a site listed as a Community Historic Center on the National Register of Historic Places. Approval of this proposal would renew the previously authorized tax limitation increase to approximately 11 cents per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the township, or $10.96 per year on a home with a taxable value of $100,000. Revenue from the levy renewal shall be disbursed to the Charter Township of Oakland. Based upon the projected 2022 Township wide taxable value, it is estimated that this proposal would result in authorization to collect up to $178,888.10 of revenue in the first year (2022) if this millage renewal is authorized and levied.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland renew and continue to levy 0.2213 mills ($.2213 per $1,000) (reduced by the Headlee Amendment from the original 0.25 mill) and also levy an additional 0.0987 ($0.0987 per $1,000) for a total of $0.32 mills ($0.32 per $1,000) for ten (10) years, 2020 through 2029 inclusive, on the taxable value of all property assessed for taxes in the Township to fund activities and services for older persons and operation, equipping and maintenance of an older persons activities center? If approved and levied in full, this will provide an estimated revenue of $452,900 in the first year.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to continue the previously authorized levy of .9975 mills for a period of 8 years beginning December 2021 and expiring December 2028 for the purposes of providing fire protection services, including the operation and maintenance of the Oakland Township
Fire Department and purchase of equipment and buildings to serve the Charter Township of Oakland. If levied in 2021, approval of this proposal would authorize the levy of .9399 per $1,000 of taxable value on all property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to
collect approximately $1,429,865 in the first year (2021) if approved and levied. A property with a taxable value of $100,000 would be taxed $93.99 for the millage.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew a levy of up to 0,6310 of one mill for a period of ten (10) years starting with the December 2021 levy for the purpose of continuing to provide funds and financing for the timely acquisition of land, the protection of natural habitat, and the preservation of green spaces within the Township? Approval of this proposal would renew the previously authorized tax limitation increase of approximately 63 cents per $1,000.00 of taxable value on all taxable property in the Township. Revenue from the levy renewal shall be disbursed to the Charter Township of Oakland.
Based upon the projected 2021 Township wide taxable value, it is estimated that this proposal would result in authorization to collect up to $924,318 of revenue in the first year (2021).
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew a levy up to 0.17 mills for a period of ten (10) years, which represents a reduction of the current levy of 0.2406, starting with the December 2017 levy to provide funds for the construction and maintenance of a network of safety paths, trails, and
boardwalks to provide healthy recreational opportunities and safe routes to schools, parks, and neighborhoods in the Township; and acquisition of property and right-of-way for such purposes?
Approval of this proposal would authorize a tax limitation levy of 0.17 mills on all taxable property in the Township. Approval of this proposal would authorize the levy of approximately $0.17 per $1,000 of taxable property in the Township. Is it estimated that this proposal would result in authorization to collect up to $222,454.15 in the first year if approved and levied.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew the current tax levy of 0.7307 of one mill for a period of ten (10) years beginning with the December 2017 tax levy for the purpose of providing funds to be used for the support of the Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission for the acquisition, maintenance, operation, improvement and management of Township parks, recreation areas, facilities, programs, recreation, and services. Approval of this proposal would renew the tax limitation levy of 0.7307 mills on all taxable property in the Township. Approval of this proposal would authorize the levy of approximately $0.7307 per $1,000 of taxable property in the Township. It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect up to 945,418.01 in the first year if approved and levied.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland renew and continue to levy 0.876 mills ($0/0876 per $1,000) to provide funds to the Older Persons Commission to enable it to maintain or increase handicapped and senior transportation services, on the taxable value of all property assessed for taxes in the Township for
ten (10) years, beginning with the December 2016 levy, which will provide an estimated revenue of $109,169.31 if levied in full in the first year of such levy?
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to renew the previously authorized levy of 0.4971mill ($0.4971 on each $1,000 of taxable value) on all taxable real and tangible personal property in the Township for a period of twenty (20) years, 2010 to 2029 inclusive, for the purpose of providing public
library services? It is estimated that this proposal would result in the authorization to collect approximately $460000 in tax revenue in the first year, if approved and, levied. As administered by the elected Library Board of the Charter Township of Oakland, the revenue collected may continue to be distributed to the Rochester Hills Public Library pursuant contract.
Shall the Charter Township of Oakland be authorized to continue to levy property taxes of up to 0.1241 mills for a period of twenty (20) years, starting with the December 2006 levy for the purpose of continuing to provide library services for the citizens of Oakland Township? Approval of this proposal would renew the previously approved tax rate increase for this purpose at the current limited rate of approximately $0.124 per $1,000 of taxable value on all taxable property in the township. Revenue from the levy renewal shall be disbursed to the Rochester Hills Library. If approved and levied, it is estimated that this proposal would authorize collection of $156,454 in the first year.