On-line Credit Card or E-Check Tax & Utility Payments

As part of our commitment to provide the citizens of Coopersville with efficient and convenient services, we are pleased to announce that the City of Coopersville has partnered with Official Payments to offer you the option of electronic payments.

Paying taxes and utilities electronically allows consumers to take advantage of card rewards, payment flexibility, convenience, and safety. This service is safe and reliable and in accordance with state and government regulations.

You can use your credit card or electronic check (e-check) to pay property taxes and utility bills over the internet at www.officialpayments.com and by telephone by calling 1-800-272-9829.

The City of Coopersville’s
Jurisdiction Code is 7061.

After authorization of your payment, you will be given a confirmation number that you should keep for your records. A nominal convenience fee is charged by Official Payments based on the transaction amount. The consumer is notified of this fee before their payment is made. The convenience fee is NOT revenue for the City of Coopersville, but a service fee charged by Official Payments.

City Property Tax Collection

The City of Coopersville collects Property Tax twice a year.  Bills are sent out the first week in July as well as the first week in December. 

Summer Property Taxes are due to be paid by August 20.  A penalty of 1% shall be added beginning on August 21.  Plus 1% on the first of each month thereafter for all taxes that remain unpaid. 

Winter Property Taxes are due to be paid by February 14.  A penalty of 3% shall be added beginning February 15.  March 1 all delinquent taxes are due at the Ottawa County Treasurer's Offices.

You may qualify for tax deferment if you are a taxpayer who is totally and permanently disabled, blind, paraplegic, quadriplegic, senior citizen, eligible serviceman – eligible veteran or his widow, as defined in the Michigan Income Act; and who for prior taxable year had a total income of $40,000.00 or less.

Residents that have property classified as agricultural real property and gross receipts of agriculture or horticulture operations that are over 50% of household income will quality for the deferment.

Deferment applications are available here and can be filed in the Coopersville City Hall Office, located at 289 Danforth, Coopersville, Michigan by September 15.

Important: applications for deferments of summer taxes must be filled out annually.

How to Calculate Your Property Tax

Property Tax calculation is a straightforward multiplication problem.

The basic formula is:

(Taxable Value X Millage) + 1% Administration Fee = Tax

The Taxable Value of your property is determined via a formula and is limited by the rate of inflation. This number is reported to you each February via an Assessment Change Notice that is sent to all property owners.

The Millage is the total number of mills (1 mill = 1/1000 of $1) being levied (collected) by each taxing entity (city, county, school, etc) and any additional taxes that may have been approved for such things as libraries, fire/police protection, road improvements and such. Millage rates are calculated in the spring for the summer collection and in the fall for winter taxes. Millage rates can and do vary a little from year to year due to a number of factors, however, any major change in millage will be the result of a public vote, or the expiration of a previously voted millage.

A mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar. Therefore, you must divide something (either the taxable value, or the millage) by 1000. Here are some examples:

Taxable Value = $50,000, Millage = 42.0000

How Taxable Value is Calculated

Taxable value, the number upon which your tax bill is figured, is determined each year by comparing assessed and capped values and choosing the lower of the two. Assessed value is determined by the assessor, and is based upon market value. Capped value is determined via a formula:

(Prior Year Taxable Value - Losses) X (lesser of inflation rate or 1.05) + Additions = Capped Value

Losses equal the taxable value of any physical removal/destruction to the property. Additions equal (in most cases) the assessed value of any physical improvements to the property.

Once capped value has been determined, a simple comparison is made to determine taxable value:

Taxable Value = (lesser of Assessed Value or Capped Value)

NOTE: HOMESTEAD ONLY AFFECTS SCHOOL TAXES - WINTER
There is a 1% Administration fee on all taxes levied. 

Michigan Law requires all dogs shall be licensed.  State statute requires that newly acquired dogs must have a dog license within 30 days.  The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is conducting a comprehensive dog licensing program in Ottawa County.  Dog Licensing in Ottawa County will be strictly enforced.

All Ottawa County residents who have a dog that is four months old or older must have a current Ottawa County dog license for their dog. 

Dog Licenses are available at Coopersville City Hall, December 1 through February 28.  Applicants must include a current rabies certificate and proof of spaying or neutering. On March 1 Dog Licenses are available at Ottawa County Treasurer's Office, or you can send in for you license by filling out this application.

Regular Cost:

Delinquent Cost:

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