Additional Resources

Dog Licenses Available Online Through Oakland County

Dog licenses may be purchased online through the Oakland County website at:  https://oaklandcountylicensing.shelterbuddy.com/. Follow the directions given on the website. There is a $2.50 fee to use this service. If you have any questions, call: (248) 391-4100.

Only City of Pontiac residents can purchase Dog licenses in the Treasurer’s Office. Dog licenses are good for a calendar year, from January to December of the year noted on the tag. Dog licenses go on sale the December before the year, i.e., 2023 dog licenses go on sale December 1, 2022.

Dog licenses sold between December 1st and June 1st are sold at lower rates. After June 1st the dog licenses are sold at the higher rate unless it is a new dog, puppy that just turned four months or a new resident. These exceptions have 30 days to purchase the dog license at the lower rate, after 30 days the license will be purchased at the higher rate during the delinquent period.  https://www.oakgov.com/community/pet-adoption/animal-control/fees#

Proof of current vaccinations is required. There is a discount for spayed/neutered dogs.

Fee Schedule
Click here for the most recent dog license fees: https://www.oakgov.com/community/pet-adoption/animal-control/fees#

Personal Property Tax
Assessment date for Personal Property Tax and Real Property is December 31, 2022. If you were in business as of December 31, 2022, you are responsible for the 2022 Summer and Winter taxes.
Property Change of Ownership

Report change of ownership promptly to Equalization, Assessor's Office, 250 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Suite 1000, Pontiac, MI 48341. Make sure your principal residence exemption and property transfer papers are filed with the assessor. POST OFFICE WILL FORWARD A TAX BILL.
Failure to receive tax statement does not exempt taxes from penalties.
Check your parcel I.D. number with your deed or land contract. If you pay on the wrong property, the law holds you fully responsible.
For questions call Oakland County Equalization office (248) 858-0740 or email equal@oakgov.com

Assessments & Values
Property tax assessed value, taxable value and State Equalized Value (SEV) is available online. Cost is $2.00 per search. Property information is updated every Tuesday. Click here to access the online portal.
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