Northwest Wayne News

Most City of Detroit offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. This closure includes the Department of Public Works, which will not be collecting refuse, bulk, and recycling on that day. Monday's collection will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday's collection will take place on Wednesday and so forth.

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will operate on its normal weekday schedule on the King holiday. However, the Detroit People Mover will be free to ride for all passengers in 2024, with extended hours from 7 a.m. to midnight on Jan. 15.

In addition to the closure of City offices, the Property Taxes deadline also falls on January 15. Individuals have several options to pay their property tax bill, including online at detroitmi.gov/payproptax, by phone at (855) 894-2400, at a DivDat kiosk, or through the DivDat mobile app. Property owners can also view their property tax balance online at www.detroitmi.gov/payproptax.

While City offices are closed, many City services, such as tax and fee payments and permit applications, are available online at detroitmi.gov. Residents can also utilize the DivDat kiosk or mobile app for certain payments to the City of Detroit. Furthermore, issues can be reported via the Improve Detroit app.

In conclusion, the City of Detroit will be honoring the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 15. City offices will be closed, including the Department of Public Works and the Detroit People Mover will operate on an extended schedule. Property owners are reminded that the deadline to pay property taxes is also on Jan. 15, with various payment options available. Despite the closure, many City services can still be accessed online or through alternative payment methods.