Tax Payment Options

Please check the parcel ID number before paying: As the taxpayer, you are responsible for paying on the correct property.​

(ACH) ECHECKS - Same-Day Payment - No Fees - Recommended

  • Echecks uses your bank account information and is processed immediately.
  • $30 NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) applies to any echecks that are returned for any reason.
  • What you need: Checking account and routing number.

EFT/ACH - NOT for same-day payment, select a timely date! - No fee

  • EFT/ACH  First time users must establish an account using the parcel ID number as the account number and provide banking information. Your confirmation email is your receipt. Use access code 51156000.
  • Helpful instructions: click here.

CREDIT/DEBIT - Processed the same day, A processing fee of 2.8% plus flat fee of $0.50 will be added to all credit/debit card payments

  • We do not accept DISCOVER CARD for Property Taxes
  • Pay by phone:
    • Call 734-402-8271
    • Enter your parcel ID number and follow the instructions
  • Credit/Debit: Your receipt will show TAXES – CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS, OAKLAND COUNTY

In Person - Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  • City of Farmington Hills Treasury counter: 31555 West Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills
  • Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Drop Box (City HQ) - Checks only

  • Drop BoxInclude your top portion of bill/coupon and write your parcel and phone number on check.
  • A secure drive-up drop box is located in front of Police Headquarters by the US Post Office boxes.

Mail to City's lockbox - Payment is processed when received, NOT postmarked

Include your top portion of bill/coupon and write your parcel and phone number on check. Use the envelope provided with your tax bill and mail PRIOR to the DUE DATE. Do not send any other correspondence with the payment other than the coupon and check. Your receipt is your cancelled check.