Key Finding 2

Homeowners Need More Opportunities to Get Property Tax Exemptions

Eligible homeowners should have ample, and well-advertised, opportunities to apply for the city of Detroit’s property tax exemption (PTE), the Homeowner’s Property Tax Assistance Program, which can eliminate current year taxes for homeowners with low incomes. Property tax exemption workshops should be held in community centers across the city, and plenty of government and nonprofit staff should be trained to help residents complete their application.
To find out about existing Property Tax Exemption workshops sponsored by Quicken Loans, click here.

Eligible homeowners should have ample, and well-advertised, opportunities to apply for the city of Detroit’s property tax exemption (PTE), the Homeowner’s Property Tax Assistance Program, which can eliminate current year taxes for homeowners with low incomes. Property tax exemption workshops should be held in community centers across the city, and plenty of government and nonprofit staff should be trained to help residents complete their application.