Mayor Mike Duggan | City of Detroit website
Mayor Mike Duggan | City of Detroit website
The Detroit Taxpayer Service Center is hosting a resource fair today to provide information on property taxes, programs, and other resources to help homeowners avoid the risk of foreclosure. The event, which aims to share vital resources with the community, will take place from 3-6 p.m. at Roberto Clemente Recreation, 2631 Bagley St. in southwest Detroit.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various resources available, including current and delinquent property taxes, property tax programs such as the Plan Ahead Program and the Homeowners Property Tax Exemption (HOPE) program, as well as Primary Residence Exemptions (PREs). Additionally, information on home improvement loans, utility assistance/programs, and convenient ways to pay taxes will be provided.
Representatives from multiple agencies and departments will be present at the fair, including the City of Detroit Treasury, Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, Office of the Assessors/Board of Review, and Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, among others.
In a statement, Nikhil Patel, City of Detroit Chief Deputy CFO and Treasurer, emphasized the importance of home ownership for Detroiters and highlighted the fair as a means to connect residents to essential programs and resources that support maintaining their homes.
For those seeking more information about the Taxpayer Resource Fair, inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Translators will also be available upon request.