The County Treasurer is the custodian of all county monies, collector of delinquent taxes and other county funds, and the agent for disbursement of certain tax funds to local units of government and school districts. The majority of the Treasurer’s duties are mandated by the State constitution and State statute. Other duties and powers are authorized by the County Board of Commissioners.
The Treasurer is responsible for safeguarding and investing County monies within the guidelines contained in the County Investment Policy, issuing a tax certification on deeds and other real estate documents prior to the recording of the documents and dog licensing.
Tax Foreclosure Class Action Settlement
Crawford County is participating in a settlement of claims for surplus proceeds from tax foreclosure auctions before 2021. The settlement is for properties that were sold for more than the outstanding taxes and expenses between 2013 and 2020. Class members are persons or entities that had an ownership interest in the property. The case is Fox, et al. v. Saginaw, County, et al. Case No. 1:19-cv-11887, pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. More information is available at the official website for this settlement, which can be found at the link below. Class members should have received a notice of this settlement in the mail. If you think you are entitled to participate in the settlement and have not received a notice you can contact the claims administrator through the website. You must timely file a claim to participate in the settlement. The claims deadline is July 16, 2026.
Instructions and deadlines for pursuing a claim are on the notice and website at: Surplus Proceeds Settlement | Home
Important Update: New Payment System-FEES APPLY
Starting November 4, 2025, Crawford County will use a new payment system for delinquent tax payments. This system offers features like automatic payments, real-time updates, enhanced security, and modern in-person payment options and online payments through BS&A online.
Our new system is:
- Fast: Pay online anytime or in person at Crawford County Treasurers Office
- Flexible: Use text-to-pay, digital wallets, ACH, or autopay.
- Secure: Industry-leading data protection ensures your information is safe.