Assessor

Cameron Fuess

Au Train Township Assessor
(224) 388-3003
autrainassessor@gmail.com

Upon contacting the assessor, the assessor shall return phone calls and emails within 3 days of the initial correspondence. Longer than typical response times can be expected during assessment notice preparation, March Board of Review, July Board of Review, and December Board of Review.

Au Train Township assessment department is available by appointment only.  Please contact the assessor to arrange in-person meeting if necessary. 

Online Access to Data and Maps

Since the Township does not have a full-time staff, for your convenience the Township has provided the public with access to all assessing, tax and mapping information online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The assessing data will be available through BS&A by clicking the image above, or link below.  The assessing information will give you the record card information including building contents break down, sketches and land information. You will be able to search by address, owner’s name, or parcel number.  *You can access your own property for free by creating an account, but you will be charged a fee by BS&A for other properties.  That fee covers the cost maintaining the site.  Au Train Township does not receive any funds for offering this service.* 

Maps are provided through Alger County Equalization Department.  Please find the link below to access Colligo GIS, the site that houses the maps.

Colligo GIS

BS&A Property Information Lookup 

Land Values

Each year vacant land sales are analyzed, and land values are categorized and calculated, then applied in the valuation process.  Please see below for the land value grid used. 

•Land  Values

Economic Condition Factors

Each year the sales of improved properties are analyzed, and Economic Condition Factors (ECF’s) are calculated and applied in the valuation process.  Please see below for the data by year. 

ECF 

Contact Information for Delinquent Taxes

Delinquent taxes are transferred to the Alger County Treasurer’s office in February of each year.  Inquiries regarding tax amounts and payment status after February should be directed to the Alger County Treasurers office.

Current Tax Bill Status

Current year tax inquires can be directed to Kristy Cota, Au Train Township treasurer.

Assessment Change Notices

Assessment change notices are mailed out at the end of February each year.  Change notices will include tentative values, property classification and exemption status for the following year, and will include information on how and when to protest values if necessary. 

Parcel Splits and Combinations

Splits and combinations are processed in January of each year.  Below is a property split authorization form.  This form needs to be complete and submitted, with payment to Mary Johnson, Au Train Township Clerk. 

  • Link to Split Authorization Form

Exemption Forms and Documentation

Please see below for a selection of property tax exemption forms:

How to Protest an Assessment

Tax assessments can be disputed each year at the March Board of Review.  Absentee protests are accepted, and will need a fully completed 4035a (protest to the march board of review) and any supporting documentation necessary.  All of which needs to be submitted by the day preceding the final meeting of the March Board of Review.   

News / Notices

**Au Train Township Board Special Board Meeting** 

The Au Train Township Board will be holding a Special Meeting on Monday, July 28th at 6PM to continue review and discussion of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments.  

Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments – https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DRAFT-Zoning-Ordinance-Amendment-07102025.pdf

**Secretary of State Mobile Office coming to the Au Train Township Hall**

The Michigan Secretary of State Mobile Office will be at the Au Train Township Hall to service you!! 

Date: August 20, 2025

Time: 10AM-3PM EST

Location N7569 Spruce Street, Au Train 

Book your visit today by calling Township Clerk Mary Johnson at (906)361-2373 or email: marywaltherjohnson@charter.net

Download Flyer Here:  https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SOS-Mobile-Office-Flyer-for-web.pdf

**PER GFL – THIS MUST STOP OR OUR COLLECTION PICKUP IS AT RISK FOR THE ENTIRE TOWNSHIP!!**

DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN CARTS OR DUMPSTERS…..
Refrigerators
Freezers
Liquids of any kind
Batteries!!! (Several have been left in the Old Plank Road Dumpster and next to Carts)
Large construction items that will get stuck in the dumpster
Steel/metal should be brought to the landfill to be recycled (no cost)
ALSO,
Everything must be in the cart and the lid closed or your entire cart will not be picked up. If you have more than one – they must be placed 3′ apart.
If you have any questions, please contact GFL at the Wood Island Landfill (906)387-2646.
 
**MORATORIUM ON SHORT TERM RENTAL CUP APPLICATIONS** – Effective May 5, 2025
 

The Au Train Township Board has put a 3-month moratorium on accepting applications for a Short Term Rental Conditional Use Permit as the Planning Commission continues necessary updates and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.  

Please see the Resolution https://www.autraintownship.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STR-Moratorium-May-5-2025-APPROVED.pdf 

 
 
**Check out the CALENDAR for upcoming Township meetings and events**