Address
219 E Paw Paw Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079-1429
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Contact
(269) 657-8200
How can I get more information?
Visit the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner’s website or call (269) 657-8241
FAQ Group Drain Commissioner
Can the decision of the Board of Determination be appealed?
Appeals are provided under MCL 280.72a and MCL 280.72(3).
Do I have to attend the Board of Determination?
No, you are not required to attend the Board of Determination, however, it is your right to do so.
What is my assessment amount?
Estimated assessment amounts are not yet determined. If the Board of Determination finds the project necessary, the Drain Commissioner will hold a public meeting to review apportionments after a project scope has been determined. Notices for the public hearing on…
Does the decision of the Board of Determination have to be unanimous?
No, only a majority vote of the Board of Determination is required. Only the members of the Board of Determination vote. The attendees at the meeting do not vote, but instead provide testimony to the Board members to assist in…
Does the Board of Determination decide what work gets done?
No, the Board of Determination decides necessity, but does not determine the scope or cost of the project. Further, the Board of Determination does not determine how much property owners and municipalities will be assessed.
Why did I receive a notice?
A petition was filed with the Van Buren County Drain Commissioner requesting maintenance and improvement to be performed on the drain. All property owners with lands in the Drainage District were sent a copy of the notice.
What is a Drainage District?
A drainage district is the land area that benefits from the drain. The drainage district makes up the watershed that contributes water to the drain. Each property and municipality within the drainage distrcit pays for the construction (or establishment) of…
What Is a Board of Determination?
A Board of Determination is a 3-member panel of disinterested property owners. The role of the Board of Determination is to receive evidence and hear testimony of interested persons and determine whether the petitioned maintenance and improvement is necessary and…
How do I pay my drain assessment?
Drain assessments appear on your winter property tax bill and are paid along with your property taxes. In order to lessen yearly cost a drain assessment may be spread over multiple years, i.e. 1 of 3 years.
