Do all property owners pay drain assessments?

All property owners within a drainage district receive an assessment, unless specifically exempted by law. In addition, the municipality, Van Buren County, the Van Buren County Road Commission, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (as appropriate) also receive an assessment for a portion of the maintenance costs. The Drain Code does not exempt most non-profit or religious properties from assessment.

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1. What is a drain assessment?
2. What is a drainage district?
3. Where is the storm drain for which I am being assessed?
4. Why did I receive more than one special assessment notice?
5. Is this the only way I would receive multiple drains assessments in one year?
6. How are assessments determined?
7. Do all property owners pay drain assessments?
8. What is a Day of Review of Apportionments and do I have to attend the Day of Review?
9. I recently purchased my property. Why am I being billed for work done prior to my ownership?
10. What if I cannot attend the Day of Review?
11. What happens if I disagree with the proposed assessment for my property?
12. How do I pay my drain assessment?