Division Phone Number: (734) 994-2833
Location of Offices: 5th Floor City Hall
Division Administrators: Matthew V. Horning, City Treasurer
Michael J. Pettigrew, Deputy Treasurer
The Treasury Division is the custodian of all city money, funds and securities and is responsible for keeping account of all city funds. The Treasurer collects taxes for all taxing units within the city, such as the Ann Arbor Public Schools, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County and AATA. The division also collects delinquent personal property taxes, parking violation payments and utility payments. The Parking Referees are part of the Treasury Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contest a parking ticket?
You can contest a parking ticket with a parking referee either in person or by mail. (Parking Referee)
How do I report a defective parking meter?
For information or to report a defective meter, please call (877) 262-7849.
My car has been towed, what do I do?
Call the Police Department - (734) 794-6920 or click (Vehicle Towed) for general information.
When are property taxes billed and when are they due?
Summer taxes are billed on July 1 and are payable by July 31. Winter taxes are billed on December 1 and are payable by December 31.
Where can I pay my parking, property taxes, and etc.?
Payments can be made in person at City Center Building (Customer Service Center-diagonally from City Hall) on the 1st floor. You can mail your payment, see your invoice for mailing address or come visit City Hall, located in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor at 100 N. Fifth Ave on the corner of Huron/N. Fifth Ave. Also, parking citations can be paid online, click here or pay by phone: 1-866-890-4982.
Can I pay via drop box?
Certainly, we have two (2) 24-hour drop boxes for your convenience! We have a drive-up drop box located on the north end of City Hall (near the old drive-up window). The second drop box is located inside City Hall on the south end (inside hallway near the Police Department Front Desk).
How can I defer my tax payment?
Deferments are available for senior citizens and legally disabled persons, and must be completed annually beginning in June. The deadline to apply to defer the current year's taxes is September 15th. There is a state imposed income limitation of $37,500 to qualify for deferment of summer taxes. There is no income limitation to defer winter taxes. Contact the Treasurer for an application - (734) 994-2833.
Real property taxes that are unpaid are turned over to the Washtenaw County Treasurer for collection with additional penalties and interest as of March 1 each year. For payment information call the County Treasurer at (734) 994-2520. Delinquent Personal Property taxes are payable to the City of Ann Arbor Treasurer's Office. Call for payment amount - (734) 994-2833.
Tax Notices and Delinquent Taxes