PROPERTY TAX RESEARCH, MADE SIMPLER
Monroe County, Michigan
Where to look, which office to contact, and how to request records.
Where to obtain records
Monroe County Treasurer / Delinquent Real Property Tax Records
Official county property-tax access and records guidanceHow to find the information
The county Property Tax Foreclosure Information page separates the timeline, newspaper publication and foreclosure-proceeds notice. It offers county contact for the existing ledger and payment arrangements. An older General Information page says no excess proceeds exist, but the newer foreclosure page expressly recognizes a proceeds-claim process; use the appropriate newer record route.
For an existing-record request, provide the parcel identifier, city/township/village, tax year and desired as-of date. Distinguish the county delinquent collection ledger from a current local bill, recorded forfeiture certificate, foreclosure petition/judgment, auction result or proceeds record. Ask whether special assessments, utility charges, later adjustments, interest, fees and recent payments are included. Confirm inspection, electronic-copy, certification, research and extract charges. An assessment, payment receipt or auction catalog does not certify the complete current unpaid balance.
What to ask for
“I am looking for publicly available delinquent real-property tax records for Monroe County for [tax year]. Which office maintains these records? Is there an online search or downloadable list? If not, how can I request a copy, and what fees apply?”
Have the property address, parcel number, owner name, and tax year ready when searching for a particular property.
County-specific notes
Published access directions were reviewed; no taxpayer query or account result was tested. The old General Information statement that no excess proceeds exist is not relied on; the county’s newer foreclosure page describes a proceeds-claim route. Reviewed October 28, 2026. Dated notices and older statutory examples are not live balances or current parcel-specific deadlines. No taxpayer criteria, account creation, CAPTCHA completion, records-request submission, bidder registration or payment was performed. No taxpayer rows or owner-list attachments are included.
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