Treasurer

To better serve our taxpayers, we offer online access of current tax information, accept postmarks and also offer a drop box located on the west side of the municipal building in the parking lot for customers dropping off payments after hours.

Special assessments and abatements can be paid off in full anytime throughout the year.  Abatements include mowing and cleanup charges that are added to the tax bill.

Administrative Services is the tax collector in the City of Coldwater.  In addition to collecting taxes on real estate and personal property for the City, Administrative Services also collects for Branch County, Coldwater Community Schools, State Education Tax and Branch Intermediate School District.  The money for the County, State Education Tax and Schools is paid to the appropriate taxing jurisdiction shortly after being collected by Administrative Services.

2012 MILLAGE RATES

Summer property taxes are due and payable August 1, 2012.  Winter property taxes are due and payable December 1, 2012.  Although the tax is due on December 1 and August 1, it is payable without interest and penalty until September 17, 2012, for summer taxes and February 14, 2013, for winter taxes.

Residents may pay tax bills with penalty and interest added at the Administrative Services office until February 28, 2013.  On March 1, 2013, the Administrative Services office may no longer accept real property tax payments, but still collect delinquent personal property tax.  Residents must pay their delinquent real property tax bill at the office of the Branch County Treasurer.

Dog licenses are available at the Branch County Treasurer’s office, 31 Division Street.  Their hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Rabies certificate required.