What are the penalties for late payments on taxes?

Summer taxes, due September 14, are charged 1% starting September 15, and an additional 1% per month on the first of each month. On February 15, an additional 3% penalty is added to the amount due. At the end of February, the total interest and penalty is 9%. As of March 1, the tax is turned over to Clinton County for collections and additional interest and penalty is added.

Winter taxes, due February 14, are charged a late penalty of 3% as of February 15. The Township receipts tax payments through the end of February and as of March 1; the tax is turned over to Clinton County for collections with additional interest and penalty.

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1. If I don't pay my taxes, will I really lose my house and property?
2. I didn't receive a tax bill, what should I do?
3. What does your P.R.E. Exemption reduction noted on the tax bill refer to?
4. How is property assessed?
5. Why am I charged 3% for using my debit/credit card?
6. I owe taxes from last year, how do I find out how much is my payoff?
7. What is the difference between real and personal property?
8. What is the difference between taxable value and assessed value?
9. What if I can't pay the tax bill when it is due?
10. What are the penalties for late payments on taxes?