LATE TAXES

 Summer (City, County Operating, and School) Taxes

Payable July 1, through September 1. Beginning September 2, add one (1%) percent per month for each calendar month thereafter on the unpaid balance through February. February 15 – 28, an additional two (2%) percent penalty will be charged to any unpaid balance.

All late payments must be received by the City of Eastpointe Treasurer on or before February 28. Beginning March 1, all unpaid taxes must be paid to Macomb County Treasurer's Office, One South Main Street, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043, with additional penalties. During the month of March, a revised statement from the city treasurer must accompany the remittance to the County Treasurer.

Winter (County Debt and Huron-Clinton Metro Authority) Taxes

Payable December 1, through February 15, without penalty. February 15 – 28, add three (3%) percent penalty.

All late payments must be received by the City of Eastpointe Treasurer on or before February 28. Beginning March 1, all unpaid taxes must be paid to Macomb County Treasurer's Office, One South Main Street, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043, with additional penalties. During the month of March, a revised statement from the city treasurer must accompany the remittance to the County Treasurer.
 

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SUMMER TAX RATES

East Detroit Schools

 

South Lake Schools

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WINTER TAX RATES

East Detroit Schools

 

South Lake Schools

WATER AND SEWER BILL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is my meter broken?
   A meter will slow down and stop if it is not working. Meters do not speed up.
   
    

2. How do I read the meter?
   The meter is either numbers or dials, and the meter is read from left to right.
   
    

3. How could I have used so much water?
   If a water reading is an actual read, the water used at your house flowed through your meter. Check for leaks!
   
    

4. What is a unit of water?
   A unit of water is equal to 100 cubic feet. There are 7.48 gallons per cubic feet. So one unit is 748 gallons.
   
    

5. Will you shut off my water?
   We do not shut off water for overdue bills. We do not make payment arrangements, but we will accept any payment amount at any time. There is a 5% late fee added on the unpaid balance, plus 1% per month interest. Any balance 6 months overdue may be placed on taxes.

REMEMBER WHEN MOVING...

Final Bills---

Appointments for final readings must be made in advance. As soon as you have a closing date, please call 445-5053. The appointment will either be 7:30-10:30 a.m. or 12:00-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and someone must be there. The meter reader will take a reading inside and outside. It is very important to be accurate at this time as it is Final. The bill will then be ready for pickup the following afternoon.

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WATER AND SEWER BILLING FYIs

NAME CHANGES must be requested in writing.

SUMMER BILLS are always higher, not just from watering grass, but because we physically use more water in the heat.

COMPARING BILLS with different usage or with your neighbor may not always be accurate.

CHECKING FOR LEAKS:

1. Put 15 drops of food coloring in the tank of the toilet. Do not flush. After 1 hour check the bowl, and if the colored water leaked through to the bowl, there is a leak in the toilet.

2. Write down the numbers on your meter at night before you go to bed. Do not use any water. In the morning, check the meter again. If the numbers have advanced without using any water, there is a leak in the system and a plumber should be called.