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If you are unable to pay your Wayne County property taxes to prevent the loss of your home for tax foreclosure you may be able to get financial assistance and free legal help.

Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

(833) 742-1513 https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/emergency-rental-assistance.aspx

The Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available to landlords and their renters within Wayne County who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who are experiencing housing instability, and whose household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). The applicant must be applying for a residence in Wayne County (excluding Detroit).

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services -MDHHS (855) 275-6424 https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is a principal department of the State of Michigan that provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and health policy and management oversight.

Southwest Solutions

(313) 841-3727 http://www.swsol.org/

Southwest Solutions is an agency provide a broad range of programs in the areas of human development, economic development, and community engagement. Their free services include, but are not limited to: Foreclosure prevention counseling, mastering money management, Debt reduction, Banking basics, Developing a spending plan, Improving credit ratios and savings, Consumer protection, and Fair housing and fair lending.

Wayne County Department of Human Services - DHS (Formerly Family Independence Agency) can be contacted at (313) 456-1000. This is a general number from which you can obtain the phone number and address of your local DHS office. You can also simply go to your local office and apply for State Emergency Relief (SER). Offices are located throughout Wayne County.

The Detroit Tax Relief Fund

Taxpayers who have been approved for a Property Tax Exemption in 2020 or 2021 and are qualified for the PAYS tax reduction, but have not yet entered into the agreement are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. If you need financial assistance in making your payments you may be eligible for help through the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. Please call (313) 244-0274, or go to https://waynemetro.tfaforms.net/4849141 for more information and to complete an application for assistance.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

(313) 388-9799 http://www.waynemetro.org

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) provides essential services, diversified programming, and community resources to low- and moderate-income individuals and families throughout all of Wayne County. Today, Wayne Metro supports all of Wayne County with more than 50 programs with over 300 employees, and is proud to be one of the most innovative Community Action Agencies in the entire country.

Address: 7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

City of Detroit Buildings and Safety (BSEED)

(313) 224-2733 https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department

The Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) mission is to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it pertains to buildings and their environs in an efficient, cost effective, user friendly and professional manner. BSEED enforces construction, property maintenance, environmental compliance and zoning codes, which preserve and enhance property values and promote a quality of life to make Detroit a preferred place to reside and conduct business. Address: 7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

For more resources visit http://www.waynecounty.com.