Office of Township Treasurer
Robin Yarhouse
Phone: (989) 544-2445 Ext. 104
Phone: (989) 750-6071
Email: treasurer@garfieldtownship.net
Deputy Treasurer
Lisa Roland
Office Hours:
Tuesday 9am-5pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm. Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm
July 1 to September 14 and December 1 to February 28
Property Taxes and Assessments.
Payment Information
Taxes may be paid by check, money order, or online:
Mail checks or money orders to 8340 Gibson Ave, Lake MI 48632
In Person: At the Township Hall during Treasuer’s hours or at the drop box in the Township Hall and a receipt will be mailed to you.
Online through Point & Pay: BSA Online
For other payment arrangements please call (989) 750-6071 or (989) 544-2445 Ext. 104. Please leave a message.
AFTER MARCH 1st, ALL TAXES MUST BE PAID TO THE CLARE COUNTY TREASURER,
P.O. Box 564, Harrison, MI 48625.
Application for Deferment of Summer Taxes
Property Taxes
The Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the collection of taxes. The Treasurer sends out tax bills and posts payments from taxpayers. Only a small portion of the taxes collected are retained as Township funds. The majority of tax payments received at the township are then distributed to the various taxing authorities that we collect for; such as Farwell Area Public Schools, the State of Michigan, Clare County, Mid Michigan Community College, Clare County Transit, and the Commission on Aging.
Some residents may also be charged special assessments that affect their property but may not affect all properties within the Township. These may include, lake levels and weed control in Crooked, 8 point, Perch and Gray lakes, solid waste handling facilities, and the Township Fire department.