As winter sets in, it marks the start of another tax season in the Township Treasurer’s Office. Winter tax collection is notably different from summer tax collection earlier in the year because the Township collects all its millages during the winter. These millages account for approximately 70% of the revenue in our annual budget, funding critical services and operations. Here’s a breakdown of the millages we collect and how they are used:
- General Millage (2.1305 mills): Funds the general operations and administrative functions of the township, ensuring smooth day-to-day management.
- Roads Millage (0.6654 mills): Supports the maintenance, repair, cleaning, and snow plowing of neighborhood roads.
- Library Millage (1.8564 mills): Funds our exceptional public library, which is overseen by a separately elected Library Board of Trustees.
- Safety Path Millage (0.4489 mills): Provides for the installation and maintenance of sidewalks and public safety paths throughout the township.
- Public Safety Millage (6.3809 mills): Supports police, fire, and dispatch services to keep our community safe. Bloomfield Township is proud to have 65 active-duty firefighters and 72 sworn police officers serving our residents.
- Senior Services Millage (0.3314 mills): Supports the township’s senior center and its outstanding programs for older residents.
- Drains Millage (0.0778 mills): Repays bonds issued for township drainage improvement projects.
- Capital Projects Millage (0.3293 mills): Repays bonds used to construct and improve buildings within the Township Hall campus, completed in 2008.
It’s important to note that as a township, we are limited to a maximum of 10 mills for operating millages, unlike cities, which are permitted to levy higher millages.
Our commitment to fiscal responsibility and strategic planning ensures we provide exceptional services while maintaining a tax rate that compares favorably with neighboring communities. Bloomfield Township takes pride in efficient budgeting and maximizing the impact of every dollar. We also prioritize voter input, ensuring residents have a say in the services they value most.
As a reminder, Winter property taxes are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. The Treasurer's Office will have extended office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day, as well as on Friday, February 28th. Read more about the various payment options here, including direct deposit, in-person, and credit card.