Property Taxes

Property Taxes and Assessment Information

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Assessor - Mr. Eric Kubsch - 269-332-6953 / eric.galientwp@gmail.com               

​Treasurer - Mrs. Kendra Truhn - 269-545-8143 / kendra.galientwp@gmail.com

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Property Ownership Information - Beacon Berrien County Website Link

Tax Saving Account Program/Foreclosure Assistance

Facing foreclosure?  See the press release from the Berrien County Treasurer regarding a special tax saving account program to assist you in paying your taxes. 

Other Information

2025 Poverty Guidelines

Land Value and ECF Studies

Form 5107 Veterans Exemption Form

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Property Tax Bill Collection Information

Consider the following efficient methods of paying your taxes -

​1. Mailing in taxes or

2. Using the drop box on the exterior of the Township Hall/Fire Station (see below).

Due Date  

Summer tax bills are due by September 15th.

Winter tax bills are due by February 16th.  

A 3% penalty is due for payment after that date, call for amount due before making paying after that date.  All tax bills and payments will be processed when received.  The State of Michigan does not allow local governments to accept the postmark date as an on time payment (Payment must be received by due date)!

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Dates for In-Person Tax Collection - 2025 Summer Taxes

-July 5, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

-July 19, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

-August 2, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

-August 16, 2025- 9:00am to 12:00pm

-August 30, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

-September 13, 2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

-September 15, 2025 - 9:00am to 5:00pm (Last day to pay without penalty)

-Other normal office hours listed on Calendar of Events on Main Page

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Location and Addresses for Tax Collection

-In-person on dates listed above - 305 Kiley Drive, Galien, MI 49113

-After hours drop box - 305 Kiley Drive, Galien, MI 49113

-Mail in - Galien Township Treasurer, P.O. Box 246, Galien MI 49113

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Payment Terms

-Checks or Money Orders to be made payable to GALIEN TOWNSHIP TREASURER

-Exact change if paying in person with cash - NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Other Important Information from the Treasurer

-All returned checks will be charged a $35.00 NSF fee. 

-Receipts will be returned upon request.  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the entire tax bill.

-If you are selling this property, either return the bill to the Township with a note indicating the sale information or take it with you to the closing. NEVER THROW AWAY A TAX BILL!