Eligible Detroiters Applications For Homeowner Property Tax Exemption Program Ends Friday
DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The city of Detroit recently announced the Assessing Division will accept Poverty Tax Exemption applications through Dec. 20, beyond the Dec. 9 original deadline.
The City Assessing Division experienced long lines on Dec. 9 although the city opened additional counters to help meet demand, the Assessor wanted to ensure that these Detroiters could be served.
With such demand from Detroiters, the City will accept applications through Dec. 20 to provide help to those seeking financial assistance.
The city says it is committed to serving all of its citizens and complying with the mandated Dec. 31 deadline to have an Assessment Roll prepared. To achieve this, the city Assessor has informed the Chief Financial Officer and the chair of the Board of Review that he will provide an amended certification after Dec. 10. The Office of the Assessor will continue putting an Assessment Roll together through December 20th, and urges all citizen to take advantage of this opportunity to turn in PTE applications.
"We experienced a great response from residents seeking financial assistance on their property taxes. It's important that we provide Detroiters with resources in a timely and efficient manner," said Deputy Chief Financial Officer/Assessor Alvin Horhn. "Continuing to accept applications to Dec. 20 will allow people more time to apply for the support they need to stay in their homes."
Depending on the household income, a homeowner can receive either a 50% or 100% exemption on their property taxes for each year they are eligible and apply. Having PTE also is a requirement under the proposed "Pay as You Stay" program city and county officials announced recently and is making its way through the State Legislature. If approved by the Legislature and the Governor, the program would eliminate all penalties and interest on back taxes for income-eligible residents and significantly reduce their monthly payment to get current on their tax bills.
Officials expect to approve the largest number ever of PTEs this year – well over 6,000 – however thousands more are likely eligible. Over the past two years, the City has increased its efforts to notify eligible residents of the PTE. In 2014, for example, the city approved 3,800 PTEs and the numbers have increased annually since then.
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