March 1, 2022
2021 taxes are turned over delinquent to the Otsego County Treasurer
By June 1, 2022
Taxpayer is notified of delinquency via 1st class mail
By September 1, 2022
Taxpayer receives 2nd notice of delinquency via 1st class mail
On October 1, 2022
Additional $15 fee added to each delinquent parcel
On November 1, 2022
List is compiled of properties subject to forfeiture on March 1, 2023
On March 1, 2023
$175 title search fee and $60 recording fees are added to parcel and property is forfeited to the Otsego County Treasurer. Interest rate on unpaid balance increases to 1.5% per month retroactive to March 1, 2021
On May 1, 2023
$65 property inspection fee is added
On December 1, 2023
$25 Certified Mailing Fee and $50 publication fee is added
Between March 1, 2023 & January 31, 2024
- Title searches conducted to identify parties with legal interest in the property.
- Petition seeking foreclosure of forfeited property filed with Circuit Court.
- Personal visit to forfeited property with personal service or posting of notice.
- Administrative Show Cause Hearing held.
- 4th notice of delinquency and imminent foreclosure made via certified mail.
Please note: Show Cause Hearing will be held in January, 2024 at:
225 W Main Street
Room 107
Gaylord, MI 49735
Please note: Final/Judicial Foreclosure Hearing will be held in February, 2024 at:
225 W Main Street
Room 201
Gaylord, MI 49735
On April 1, 2024 after Foreclosure Judgment
Title to property is forfeited permanently to the Otsego County Treasurer
Between July 2024 & November 2024
Foreclosed property offered for purchase at public auction to the highest bidder Visit tax-sale.information for more information regarding Public Land Auction