Treasurer Holding Payment Plan Meeting Tomorrow

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Berrien County Treasurer Bret Witkowski will hold a meeting this weekend to get property owners signed up for tax payment plans. He’s worked throughout the year to reach property owners who are behind on their taxes so they can get caught up. This Saturday’s meeting will be the last payment plan session outside of the county buildings this year. It will be at the Benton Charter Township Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Witkowski urges everyone who is behind on their taxes to take advantage of the program as Berrien County currently has a 94% success rate with it. He also notes the number of properties in a payment plan is up 16% from last year, while the number of potential foreclosures is down nearly 8% over the same period. By law, you need to pay your 2017 property taxes by March 31 to avoid foreclosure. Witkowski says after that, there’s nothing the treasurer can do to help you.