Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner Continues Property Tax Foreclosure Moratorium

Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner announced the foreclosure moratorium will continue for the second consecutive year — with 2,616 parcels being withheld from tax foreclosure in 2021 — in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As introduced in 2020, Oakland County residential and commercial property owners will not lose their properties to tax foreclosure as our state and nation continues to grapple with the pandemic.

Recognizing the ongoing economic hardships being faced by many residents and business owners throughout the county, the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office offers several payment options, including payment plans with practical terms that enable taxpayers to retain their property. Since Jan. 2, 2021, the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office has diligently worked to assist property owners through individual taxpayer assistance meetings on nearly 500 parcels and approximately 1,400 automatic repayment schedules have been issued.

The press release can be found here. For more information, please contact the Oakland County Treasurer’s office by phone at (248) 858-0611 or visit our website at www.oakgov.com/treasurer.

Submission Deadline for 2021 Financial Literacy Multimedia Art Contest

The 2020-2021 Annual Financial Literacy Multimedia Art Contest, hosted by Treasurer Andy Meisner, allows Oakland County public high school students to submit an art project that promotes the importance of financial skills.

Flagstar Bank is the primary sponsor and provides the funding for the awards. Winners earn college scholarships or cash awards ranging from $100 to $1000 and the opportunity to have their work displayed in the Treasurer's Office.

The submission deadline is March 19th at 4:00 pm. Visit our Financial Literacy Art Contest for more information including application instructions and previous contest galleries. If you have any questions, please contact Ross Gavin at gavinr@oakgov.com.

Oakland County Summer Jobs for Students: Hiring Now

This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience for the future and to have a front row look at how county government works.

Summer job opportunities are available in the following areas: Parks & Recreation, Clerical/Administrative, Public Health and Animal Control. Jobs generally last for 13 weeks with wages ranging from $11.31 to $15.92 per hour, depending on the position and experience. Apply on-line at www.oakgov.com/jobs or call 248-858-0530 for more information.