Dearborn residents are billed twice annually for their property taxes. The summer tax bill includes the school tax, city tax and the county allocated operating tax. The winter tax bill includes the remainder of the county taxes and City debt CSO.

The tax rates are provided by the various taxing entities in the month prior to the bill being issued.

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Summer taxes are levied July 1, and payments are due by Sept. 14. Winter taxes are levied Dec. 1, and payments are due by Feb. 14.

Winter taxes must be paid in full.

City charter allows summer taxes to be paid in three installments, the first of which must be paid on or before Sept. 14. The second payment is due Nov. 14. The third is due Jan. 14.

There is a one-time $3 charge to pay the summer tax in installments.

Eligible residents may apply for deferment of their summer taxes.

Payment options

The City of Dearborn offers a variety of options for residents to pay their property taxes and utility bills in order to make the process as easy as possible.

Online

Residents may pay property taxes, miscellaneous invoices, special assessment bills and delinquent personal property taxes online. This service is free to City of Dearborn property owners who Create an Account and register their parcels. If you do not own the property you will need to create an account in order to access tax information for a $2 fee.

Please note: If residents pay with a credit or debit card, there is a three (3) percent convenience fee charged on the full transaction amount. If residents pay by e-check, there is a $3 convenience fee charged.

Pay property taxes using the DivDat Kiosk Network:

DivDat Payment System

Please Note: Residents paying by credit card or debit card will incur a 3% convenience fee. E-Checks are Free.

Automated Clearing House Debit

Residents may pay property taxes via ACH Debit (Automated Clearing House), which is a direct withdrawal by the City of Dearborn from your bank account. This payment option is free and the program specifics are listed on the forms.

By mail

Residents may mail their bill and check payment to the City of Dearborn using the following instructions:

At the Dearborn Administrative Center

Residents may use the 24-hour payment drop box located in the parking lot of the Dearborn Administrative Center, located at 16901 Michigan Ave. Place your bill and check (no cash please) in a sealed envelope and place it in the secure payment box. Drop box payments are picked up weekdays, Monday through Friday, at 8 a.m..

When you use the mail, drop box payment options or stand in line at the DAC, your canceled check will serve as your receipt. Because the canceled check is proof of payment, the Treasury Division no longer stamps bills.

By phone

To pay property taxes by phone, call 1-866-518-2301 and follow the voice prompts. A credit or debit card may be used.