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Wayne County Treasurer
Please be aware that the Treasurer's office will be closed the first and third Monday of each month. If Monday is a holiday the office will be closed the following day, Tuesday. Greetings from the Treasurer
This website is designed to acquaint you with the Office of the Wayne County
Treasurer and provide you with valuable information. We look forward to a positive experience as you endeavour to conduct business with the County Treasurer's Office.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The office of the County Treasurer is responsible to the people of Wayne County for the effective and efficient administration of the Property Tax Collection, and through operation of our “State of the Art” Cash Management System, responsible for receipt, custody, investment and disbursement of all County funds. This website is designed to acquaint you with the Office of the Wayne County Treasurer and provide you with valuable information. We look forward to a positive experience as you endeavor to conduct business with the County Treasurer’s Office.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be attending several commuity forums to help taxpayers understand their options. On Saturday, January 14, 2012, our office will be participating in a community forum at the Northwest Activities Center (Meyers and Curtis in Detroit) from 10:00 am to 3;00 pm to discuss ways to avoid property tax foreclosure.
• ADMINISTRATION
Provide overall department management and direction.
• COUNTY FUNDS
Manages and operates automated Cash and Investment Concentration Programs [CICP] providing daily cash tracking and reconciliations, fund account tracking and reporting, Investment Management System and Interest allocation.
Invests all County funds in order to maximize yield, while judiciously protecting the safety and security of those funds.
Custodian of funds held in trust.
Enforces general property tax laws and collects delinquent taxes on all Real and Personal Property within the County. For further information, please contact 313-224-5990.
• CERTIFICATION
Certifies tax searches, deeds, plats and other instruments of title.
• DELINQUENT TAX FUNDS
The Wayne County Treasurer, under the authority of the State of Michigan, participates in the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Program, which is an alternate method of collecting delinquent property taxes. All communities and school districts participate under the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund program. Under the Michigan Public Act 246 of 2003, the City of Detroit began participating with tax year 2003. The program has proven beneficial to all participants.
With the September 2011 auction of tax foreclosed properties concluded, Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz announced the results indicating sales of nearly $10 Million.
Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz has presented the county with $1.8 million to support essential government services.
(Detroit, MI) ---Over 14,000 parcels of property will be offered for purchase as Wayne CountyTreasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz conducts the second annual online auction for tax foreclosed properties.“Foreclosure is the last resort when taxpayers will ...
“During these difficult economic times as local communities struggle to provide essential government services for our citizens, I am pleased to be able to help by providing financial support through these programs,” said Treasurer Wojtowicz.
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