Silver Creek, Township

Treasurer/Tax Information

Summer payments are due and payable: July 1st – September 15th without interest/penalty. On 9/16/25, 1% is added to the balance and is added each month at the 1st of the month thereafter.

Taxes

Q & A

  • If your mortgage company has requested a copy of your tax bill, it has been mailed to them. You are receiving a copy for your records per State requirements.
  • For address changes, you can click here to complete a form; or call us at 269-424-3025 x1.
  • For the latest paid/unpaid report, click here, go to page 2 for Silver Creek Township.

Payment Options

4 EASY OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT:

*USPS MAIL  (SILVER CREEK TWP TREASURER, P.O. Box 464, DOWAGIAC MI 49047);

*DROP IT IN THE PAYMENT DROPBOX IN THE FOYER;

*ONLINE – CREDIT CARD OR ACH Click HERE to be rerouted to BS&A Payment site.

OR

*PAY IN PERSON DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS (TO TREASURER OR DEPUTY TREASURER ONLY); CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD.

The Treasurer collects taxes every Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 4:00 pm – excluding federal holidays.

Summer payments are due and payable: July 1st through September 15th to be interest free. Beginning 9/16, 1% is added to the balance and again on the 1st of each month starting 10/1. Interest is based upon when we receive the payment so please contact Treasurer’s office for your current updated amount.  Payments for incorrect amounts will be returned. Extended Summer Office Hours for tax payments on 9/15 are 9am – 5pm

 

CHECKS:

*Make sure checks are payable to Silver Creek Township; are written for the exact amount of your tax bill; are signed and have the current date (no post dated checks).

*Include the top portion of your tax bill to verify your parcel# (also on check)

*Post-dated or unsigned checks, will not be deposited and will be returned.

CREDIT CARD/ACH PAYMENTS:

Please note there is a service charge to pay by Credit Card or ACH!

You can pay in person with your credit card or you can pay online at: https://bsaonline.com/Home/MunicipalityHome?uid=1009

How to Check the Status of Your Tax Payment

To check the status of a current tax payment, click here.
​To check the status of past year tax payments, click here.
or to see a PDF of the latest paid/unpaid report, click here, and go to page 2 for Silver Creek Township.

Summer Deferment

Taxpayers may defer their summer property tax until 2/14 IF they meet the following criteria:

  • Has a total gross household income of $40,000 or less for the preceding tax year, and
  • Is totally and permanently disabled, blind, paraplegic, hemiplegic, quadriplegic, or
  • Is an eligible serviceperson, eligible veteran, or eligible widow or widower, or
  • Is at least age 62.

NOTE: A deferment of summer taxes allows the summer taxes to be paid on or before February 14 without any additional penalty and interest.

Need To Update Your Tax Bill?

For a change in owner:

Ownership is changed based upon the deed received at the Cass County Register of Deeds office.

If you have a question regarding ownership or billing address, please send an email to: addresschanges@cassco.org

If you would like a tax bill mailed to a second address, please email:     addresschanges@cassco.org

Go to Tax Forms to find the Address Change Form