Tax and Assessing


Overview  Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form    Board of Review
Conditional Rescission    Facts-At-A-Glance    Inflation Rate Multipliers 
Penalty/Interest Rates    Penalty/Interest Calculator
Personal Property Statement    Principal Residence Exemption
Property Tax Relief    Property Transfers    Proposal A
Property by Street Names    Tax Rates and Payment Information
Tax and Assessing Data Lookup    Tax Notes and Key Dates

Property Tax Relief 

For seniors on a fixed income, and others who may be experiencing a difficulty in paying their property taxes at this time, there may be help. Under the poverty guidelines, you can receive partial relief from the Board of Review. A poverty claim can only be considered on a person's principal residence.  To qualify, you must first fill out the hardship application in its entirety, and provide the income tax information for all persons living in the home.  You must also provide a Homestead Property Tax Credit form (MI-1040CR), even if you are not required to file income tax forms. The Board of Review encourages you to provide any other information that may shed light on your situation (for example: excessive medical costs or out-of-pocket insurance fees). Each case is considered on an individual basis; however there are certain guidelines established for fairness. If you have received a reduction in the past based on your appeal or because of poverty, it will not carry over from year to year.  Poverty reduction is not a permanent change to your record by the Assessor's office. You must appeal every year. 
Hardship Application

Foreclosure Toolkit

The Michigan Municipal League has created a resident toolkit to provide information for those facing foreclosure.
Residential Foreclosure Toolkit

Wayne County Property Tax Relief Information

In November 2006, the Wayne County Treasurer's Office has established a Taxpayer’s Assistance Department (TAD) regarding delinquent real property taxes.

• Tax Exemption Programs
• Need Help Paying Property Taxes?
• Directory of Homeownership Assistance
• Applications for Substantial Financial Hardship – Properties Undergoing Foreclosure
• Non-Profit Partners

Oakland County Property Tax Relief Information

The Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division’s Housing Counseling unit offers free housing counseling services to Oakland County residents. For more information and contact information, visit the Oakland County website.