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Detroit Property Tax: Due Dates & How to Pay (2026)

When property taxes are due for Detroit homeowners and where to handle your bill, from official City of Detroit and Wayne County sources. Updated July 2026.

Detroit property owners pay two bills to the city: summer taxes are due by August 31 (a partial-payment option splits it into August 15 and January 15 halves) and winter taxes are due by January 15. Unpaid real property taxes are transferred to the Wayne County Treasurer for delinquent collection each March 1.

Pay or check your bill

Current-year Detroit property taxes are billed and collected by the City of Detroit Office of the Treasury — that is where you view your statement and payment status. Exemptions, including the Principal Residence Exemption and the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE), are filed with the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor, not with the county.

City of Detroit Office of the Treasury →

Only delinquent real property taxes move to the Wayne County Treasurer, which happens each March 1.

Wayne County Treasurer (delinquent taxes) →

About this information: Compiled July 2026 from official local sources. Schedules and rules change — always confirm with the official links above before planning.