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Oakland County Treasurer

248-858-0611

1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341

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8:30am - 4:30pm

Property Tax Foreclosure Prevention Assistance

2026 Robert Wittenberg Prevent Tax Foreclosure

We’re Here to Help

If you or someone you know has delinquent Oakland County property taxes for 2024 and prior years, the outstanding balance must be paid by March 31, 2027. If the balance cannot be paid in full, you may be eligible for an affordable repayment schedule or receive resource referrals for additional programs and services.

Contact our office for assistance at (248) 858-0611 or email treasurer@oakgov.com.

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Oakland County Treasurer’s Office assists all residents and business owners regardless of race, gender, age, disability, physical characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, marital status, familial status, domestic partner relationship, veteran status, citizenship, national origin, immigration status, or other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

Assistance, Exemptions and Credits

Repayment Plans

The Oakland County Treasurer's Office is diligently working with residents and property owners to create personalized repayment plans with reasonable payment terms to help residential and commercial property owners keep their properties. Contact our office for more information or assistance at (248) 858-0611.

Property Tax Exemption

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may claim a hardship exemption—granting you more time to pay your back taxes without losing your property—as governed by For more information or assistance, contact your local treasurer's office.

Principal Residence Exemption

If the property is your principal residence or primary home and you meet the eligibility requirements, you may apply for this exemption to lower your property tax bill. A Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit must be completed. For more information or assistance, please contact your local treasurer's office or michigan.gov/PRE.

Homestead Property Tax Credit

Michigan's Homestead Property Tax Credit can help you pay some of your property taxes if you are a qualified Michigan homeowner or renter and meet the eligibility requirements. For more information or to apply, visit michigan.gov.

Personal Property Tax Exemption

The General Property Tax Act provides exemptions for certain categories of personal property including the Small Business Taxpayer Exemption and the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property and Act 328 – New Personal Property. For more information on each of these exemptions including determining eligibility and how to claim the exemption, visit michigan.gov or send an email to State-Tax-Commission@michigan.gov.

Information regarding payment options or to pay your taxes is available here.