There will be hydrant flushing throughout the City of Williamston in spring/summer months. Hydrant flushing is done during the day. Please be sure your water is running clear before you do laundry (especially light colors or whites). Hydrant flushing is done to ensure the water system is functioning properly and can handle fighting a fire....
It is the responsibility of the property owner to remove any ice and snow from the entire length of the sidewalk on their property whether the property is unoccupied or if there is a building or structure on it. Sidewalks need to be cleared within 24 hours of cessation of snowfall if less than 4"...
When Leaf pickup is in the Fall only (no leaf pickup in the Spring). Any changes to the dates on the calendar will be on the City website and on the City’s Facebook page. There is no specific schedule for leaves as it depends on the fall foliage and weather. Rules Do not bag your...
When 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from April through November. Rules Only for fallen branches or minor tree trimming by property owner The City will not collect brush or branches from by a tree removal services Brush contaminated with dirt, vines, stumps, stones or metal cannot be chipped and will not be collected. Instructions Limbs less...
Collection dates are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from April through November. This is done by the City's Department of Public Works at no additional cost to residents. ● This is for fallen branches or minor tree trimming done by the property owner. The City will not collect brush or branches from trees that have...
Leaf pickup is in the Fall only (no leaf pickup in the Spring). Do not bag your leaves. Any changes to the dates on the calendar will be on the City website and on the City’s Facebook page. If you live on Grand River Avenue, do not put them in the street, only rake to...
If you have a water or sewer emergency during our regular business hours, which is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, please call City Hall at 517-655-2774. If you have a water or sewer emergency after hours, please call 517-992-5022 and the Department of Public Works will be paged. Thank you.
LITTLE LEAKS WASTE BIG AMOUNTS OF WATER Did you know that a dripping faucet can waste 207 gallons a day? Leaks waste water and waste your money. Take a few minutes to check for leaks. In the long run it will save you money. Stop the leaks! The City of Williamston currently averages 67lbs. of...
If you purchased your house in a different year than your neighbor, your taxable value would have been uncapped to the same as the SEV. Although you think your home is the same as your neighbors; there are many interior and exterior attributes that affect a property's value such as lot size differences, year built,...
When ownership is transferred on a property, the valuation is "uncapped". The SEV is the new starting point for a buyer and the capping process starts all over again on the property until another transfer of ownership occurs. Beginning December 31, 2013 (PA 497 of 2012), the transfer of residential real property (homestead or non-homestead)...
Capped value is the lesser of +5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) applied to prior year's taxable value. The formula to compute is: (Prior year's taxable value - losses) x (5% or CPI, whichever is lowest) + additions = capped value. The process continues until there is change in ownership (transfer) which would cause...
Taxable value was created by the passage of Proposal A in 1994. Property taxes are based on taxable value, not the SEV. Taxable value = Lesser of assessed value or capped value.
In 1994 Proposal A brought significant changes to the State's Property Tax System. However, Proposal A did not change standard assessment practices; all real and personal property must still be assessed at 50% of its true cash value. Proposal A created a different value (taxable value) for property taxes to be calculated on. Taxes are...
Assessed Value is 50% of estimated fair market value which is determined by the City Assessor. Assessed values change with the market year to year. The assessor does not create value, but simply has the legal responsibility to determine it and value the property accordingly.
All property may be divided into two major categories: Real Property and Personal Property. Real Property is generally defined as land and all things attached to the land. Interest, benefits, and rights inherent in the ownership of physical real estate. Personal Property which consists of movable items not permanently affixed to, or part of, the...
