From the Clerk regarding the August 4,
2026 State Primary Election.
A copy of the ballot is posted at the Township Hall.
View the Ballot
.
Polls will be open August 4th from 7am – 8pm for in-person voting at the Martiny Township Hall.
The clerk will be at the Township Hall from 9am-5pm Saturday August 1, 2026 for voter registration, absentee ballot drop-off or to vote absentee.
Early, in-person voting is available from Saturday July 25 through Sunday August 2, 2026 at the countywide early voting site at the Big Rapids Township Hall, 14230 Northland Dr, Big Rapids, MI. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
Contact Connie Grant with any questions. 231-867-3387 or clerk@martinytownshipmi.gov.
Tax Payment Options Beginning July 1
Online
Pay with a credit card at
Pay Taxes Online Here
.
Point and Pay charges a 3% fee for this service.
Secure Drop Box
Available 24 hours a day. Envelopes are provided. If you pay in the drop box, you will be mailed a receipt.
By Mail
Pay by check or money order.
In Person
Payments can be made at the Township Hall during normal business hours: Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Accepted forms of payment are check, money order, or cash. Cash must be in the exact amount only.
Sorry, no credit card payments can be made in person or over the phone. Credit card payments are only accepted online.
Due Dates
Summer tax is billed July 1 and is due on or before September 14, 2026. Lois will be in the office from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Starting September 16, 1% interest is added. For every month after September, an additional 1% interest is added.
2026 unpaid Summer and Winter tax are due February 16, 2027. Starting February 17, 1% interest will be charged to both Summer and Winter if unpaid.
Postmarks are no longer accepted for tax payments. Payment must be in the office by the close of business on the last day to avoid interest.
Reminder: Failure to receive a property tax notice does NOT prejudice the right to collect or enforce the payment and/or penalties of the payment of the property tax (MCL 211.44).
Late Payments
Late summer taxes will accrue a penalty of 1% interest per month in which they are late.
If the summer tax is not paid prior to December 1, it will be added to the winter tax bill along with the accrued interest. It will be noted on the bottom left of the winter tax bill.
Summer Tax Deferment
Under certain guidelines, this tax can be deferred without penalty until the winter tax bill is due. If interested, you may contact this office to see if you qualify for a deferment.
Reminder
Postmarks are NOT accepted. Please allow at least 7 days when mailing.
Stamped, self-addressed envelope required if requesting a receipt.
Partial payments are accepted.
