Important Deadline Info
Michigan Tax Delinquency
What You Need To Know
The March 31, 2026 tax foreclosure deadline is real. Understand your options before it's too late.
If you're behind on property taxes in Michigan, the March 31, 2026 deadline is approaching. Understand your options before it's too late.
The March 31, 2026 tax foreclosure deadline is real. Understand your options before it's too late.
Under Michigan law, if property taxes become delinquent, the county can initiate foreclosure proceedings. The critical deadline is March 31st of the year following the tax year.
After this date, the county may take ownership of your property through tax foreclosure, and you lose all equity.
What Happens If You Miss The Deadline
The county takes ownership. Your equity is lost. The foreclosure becomes public record, impacting your credit and future property ownership.
Annual interest rate on delinquent taxes in Michigan
Retained after tax foreclosure auction
Foreclosure stays on credit report for 7 years
If you're approaching March 31, 2026, time is running out. The earlier you act, the more options you preserve.
Notices from the county or prior-year delinquency signals escalating risk. Don't ignore them.
Liens, probate, or title issues can slow a sale. These need to be addressed sooner rather than later.
If you're approaching March 31, 2026, act now to preserve options.
Even if you're behind on taxes, you have choices. Here's what we can help with:
We'll help you explore programs that may assist with payment plans or partial forgiveness.
We can purchase your property directly, paying off the delinquent taxes as part of the deal.
Explore refinance or loan options that can pay off back taxes and save your home.
Transfer ownership to avoid foreclosure and minimize credit damage.
We can refer you to attorneys who specialize in tax foreclosure defense if needed.
In some cases, you may qualify for additional time to pay or redeem your property.
If you're within 30 days of March 31, 2026, time is running out. Act now to preserve options.
Multiple years of back taxes reduce your options and increase the risk of losing your property.
Liens, probate, or title issues can delay traditional sales — we close fast despite complications.
If you're approaching March 31, 2026, act now to preserve options.
The earlier you act, the more options you have. Let's discuss your situation today.
Acquire, Inc. is a real estate investment company. Not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice.