Finance
City of East Lansing offices are currently closed for in-person transactions; however, staff are still available to serve community members. View the City’s COVID-19 Continuity of Operations Plan for departmental service information.
The Finance Department coordinates the annual budget process, works with departmental leadership to prepare the annual budget, facilitates the annual audit and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It also acts as the City's purchasing agent, processes biweekly payroll, performs risk management and maintains all liability insurance policies.
View the City of East Lansing's FY 21 Budget, Tax Rate & Fee Schedule.
A number of tax-related Frequently Asked Questions have been compiled.
Customers who receive miscellaneous bills/invoices from the City of East Lansing, can now make their payments online in one, easy-to-access place! Users will need to create a new account to login. Learn more.
View the City of East Lansing's Property Tax Handout (PDF) for a breakdown of where property taxes go and to learn how the portion of taxes kept by the City is used.
The Finance Department coordinates the annual budget process, works with departmental leadership to prepare the annual budget, facilitates the annual audit and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It also acts as the City's purchasing agent, processes biweekly payroll, performs risk management and maintains all liability insurance policies.
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
View the City of East Lansing's FY 21 Budget, Tax Rate & Fee Schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions - Taxes
A number of tax-related Frequently Asked Questions have been compiled.
NEW! Online Miscellaneous Bill Payments
Customers who receive miscellaneous bills/invoices from the City of East Lansing, can now make their payments online in one, easy-to-access place! Users will need to create a new account to login. Learn more.
Where Do My Property Taxes Go?
View the City of East Lansing's Property Tax Handout (PDF) for a breakdown of where property taxes go and to learn how the portion of taxes kept by the City is used.