Treasurer (TAXES)
Notify MeGeneral Information
Deb Ellenwood, Twp. Treasurer
(616) 866-1583
treasurer@algomatwp.org
Marlene Heminger, Twp. Deputy Treasurer
(616) 866-1583
dtreasurer@algomatwp.org
Summer Taxes
Summer taxes are sent out by July 1st, and are payable July 1st through September 14th without penalty or interest. Partial Payments are accepted. Beginning September 15th through September 30th a 1% interest charge will be added. An additional 1% per month will be added on the 1st day of each month to the unpaid balance.
Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes
The law provides that beginning September 15th, a 1% interest be paid. However, these taxes may be deferred without penalty until February 15th, for any taxpayer who is a senior citizen 62 years or older, totally and permanently disable, or otherwise eligible whose household income does not exceed $40,000 per year. Applications for the deferment are available at the Treasurer’s Office or by selecting the title above. Deferments must be returned to our office by September 15th.
Winter Taxes
Winter taxes are mailed out by December 1st and are payable December 1st through February 14th without penalty or interest. Partial Payments are accepted. Beginning February 15th a 3% penalty will be added. Beginning March 1st all real taxes must be paid to the Kent County Treasurer; 300 Monroe Ave., Grand Rapids. Mailing: PO Box Y Grand Rapids, 49501. A 4% administration fee and 1% interest per month is applied to the delinquent taxes when paid at the County (616) 632-7500.
After receiving your bill review it carefully. Please make sure that your Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) percentage is correct. If a correction is needed, please call the Assessor, Jason Rosenzweig (616) 866-1583.
Tax Receipts
Tax receipts can be printed from the View or Print Tax Information page or are available via email, fax or mail for taxes paid in the current year or for any previous year. There is no charge to the homeowner for requesting tax receipts. Please call the Treasurer’s Office to request the information.
