Riley Township Clinton County Michigan

Updated: February 152025

Briggs Public Library will again hold outreach sessions this summer at the Riley Township hall

Join us for this relaxed, all-ages story time group. Each month, participants will have the opportunity to snack, sip hot chocolate and quietly craft together while stories or sections of a book are read aloud.

These events will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month in June, July, August, and September. Advance registration is being requested, watch this site, the Briggs Library website or facebook page for more details on the event and registration information. 


Items of Note:

  • Burn Permits available at the township hall during office hours, at township meetings, or at the DeWitt Area Emergency Services Authority Station 1 located at 911 W Main in DeWitt. 
  • Land split forms: Forms needed for land splits are now available on this website within the forms and policies section.  Completed forms should be sent to the Riley Township Assessor for processing.
  • Clinton Transit: learn more or schedule a ride at https://www.mybluebus.com/riding-my-blue-bus/schedule-a-ride/  


Taxes

  • Summer taxes are mailed no later than July 1 of the current tax year.  They are due on September 14 or the first business day following if that date falls on a non-business day. 
  • Winter taxes are mailed no later than Decempber 1 of the current tax year.  They are due on February 28 or the first business day following if that date falls on a non-business day.
  • Taxes may be placed in the drop box at the township hall, mailed to the township office, or delivered during office hours.  The tax payment must be received at the township hall or placed in the dropbox by 5pm on the date due to be considered on time.  Riley township no longer accepts postmark as the date of payment.
  • Property taxes can be paid by credit card or ACH by visiting bsaonline.com.  Payment by credit card or ACH can only be done through this website and the taxpayer is responsible for the fees associated to this payment. These forms of payment are not available via the mail or at the township hall.  
    • From the bsaonline home page select the green checkmark at the top center of the page to choose a municipality and get started
    • On the municipality directory select Michigan and Riley Township, Clinton County
    • On the Riley Township page there are help documents within the Welcome section that provide direction on free lookups for your property and online payment instructions.
  • The treasurer is available at the township office during regular hours as noted on home page of this website and also from 9 AM to 5 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025 for collection of payments in person.

Summer Tax Deferral

  • The application for summer tax deferment is available on the Forms and Policies page of this website.  Refer to the deferment form for qualification information. 
  • The application must be filed with the Treasurer's office each year between July 1 of the year the tax is for and the due date for the summer taxes. 

For more information about what is happening in your township feel free to attend a township meeting.  Dates for township meetings are available on the Meetings & Elections page of this website.