Baraga County Treasurer

Treasurer Overview

The Treasurer is chief custodian of all funds received by the County. In relation to this responsibility, the Treasurer administers the provision of general property tax laws and is responsible for the collection and distribution of delinquent real tax levies. The Treasurer also has the added responsibility of:

1. Custodianship and banking of funds;
2. Investment of monies;
3. Statutory supervision of all property taxes.
4. Responsible for maintenance of all delinquent property records and assignment of fees leading up to foreclosure and public auction of property due to lack of tax payment;
5. Collecting dog license fees;
6. Treasurer is the foreclosing governmental unit and handles the sale of foreclosed properties;
7. Agent of U.S. Passports