The 2019 Winter Tax Bills were mailed to all Genoa Township property owners on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  Winter taxes are due on February 29, 2020. Since the due date falls on a Saturday, any payments made in person on Monday, March 2, 2020, will be considered on time.

Winter tax amounts are available on our website.

Please contact the Treasurer's Office at (810) 227-5225 if you did not receive your bill.

The 2020 Assessment notices were mailed on February 20, 2020. It is very important that you review this notice. If you do not understand this notice please contact the assessing department and we can answer your questions

March is the only month you can appeal your 2020 assessed value for the 2020 summer and winter taxes.  This appeal process is only once a year.

The Board will meet the following days to hear appeals for Assessed Value, Tentative Taxable Value and/or Classification of property:

• Monday, March 09, 2020, 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00pm
• Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 1:00pm - 5:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Personal appearances will be by appointment only. Written appeals will also be received by mail through March 6, 2020. POST MARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please call (810) 227-5225 to schedule an appointment. Appointments must be scheduled before March 6, 2020.

The Board of Review will meet at Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Rd, Brighton, MI 48116.

The tentative ratios and factors are as follows:

Classification Ratio Factor
Agricultural: 50.00 1.00000
Commercial: 50.00 1.00000
Industrial: 50.00 1.00000
Residential: 50.00 1.00000
Personal: 50.00 1.00000

The Assessing Department has compiled a guide for residents who are interested in information regarding petitioning the Board of Review to appeal their assessments. A link to this guide is listed below along with the petition form and other pertinent information.

https://genoa.org/articles/article/bor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021

 Residents of Genoa Charter Township are invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held at the Genoa Township Hall, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, MI 48116, on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

At this meeting, in addition to other regular business and in accordance with the law, a twelve-month budget for the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for the 2020/2021 fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021 shall be presented for review.  The General Fund Budget may be viewed here. The budget will include salaries for the elected officials as well as Future Road projects and Park improvements. Hard copies of the proposed budget are available at the Genoa Township Hall.

The Township Budgets for the next fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020 and ending March 31, 2021 are available for review.  If you should have any comment or suggestion with regard to Township revenue or appropriations, please contact the clerk at polly@genoa.org

Genoa Township Proposed Budget

GENOA CHARTER TOWNSHIP

 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

For the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary

A public accuracy test will be conducted on the following date and time for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate voted ballots for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Genoa Charter Township Hall - Livingston County.

Interested parties are invited to attend.  For more information please contact the clerk at polly@genoa.org.

Persons wanting to vote Absent Voter Ballot for the Presidential Primary scheduled for March 10, 2020 click here for an application. Applications may be dropped at the Township Hall or mailed to Polly Skolarus, Genoa Township Clerk, 2911 Dorr Road, Brighton, 48116 or fax to (810) 227-3420.

Snow is in the forecast so come enjoy the fresh snowfall at the Genoa Township sled hill!

The sled hill has a vertical drop of approximately 40-feet and a run length of over 200 feet and is fun for all ages.

Benches have been installed at the top for parents and those waiting to sled. There are heated bathrooms and a warming area at the Township Park Pavilion. There is a parking lot across the Township driveway from the sled hill where parents can sit and watch their sledders in the comfort of their vehicles. Last but not least, a light pole has been installed at the hill allows night time sledding.

All are welcome to enjoy the winter fun for free at the Township sledding hill.

The 2020 Census Is More Than A Head Count!

• Your response to the census helps shape many different aspects of Livingston County.
• From hospitals, schools, even roads and highways, your response helps shape our future.  Your response is critical!

When & How Can You Respond?

• In March 2020, households will receive an invitation to participate in the census. You'll then have three options to respond: online, by phone, or by mail.

• Census Day is April 1, 2020. This is a key date for the 2020 count: When completing the census, you'll note where you and your family are living on April 1.

The 2020 Census directly impacts how much federal funding the State of Michigan will receive over the next decade. Failure to obtain a complete and accurate census count may lead to Michigan losing millions of dollars in federal funding that supports programs that benefit Livingston County residents.

• Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
• Every Michigander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years (based on historical U.S. Census undercount).
• Census data is used to plan new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods.
• Census data is used to determine federal funding for programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (SNAP/WIC), Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and highway and transportation projects.

For more information, you can visit the Livingston County 2020 census page or the US Government's Census 2020 website.

Click here for a list of days the Genoa Charter Township offices will be closed.

Currently, the Township contracts residential waste removal services through Advanced Disposal.  This contract has been in effect since October of 2018.  If you are receiving invoices from past Township waste contractors such as GFL, please do not pay them.  Please contact the company directly to have them remove you from their billing.