Tax Foreclosure Prevention
UCHC helps Detroit homeowners and renters understand what tax foreclosure could mean for their home and what they can do next.
Behind on property taxes or received a tax foreclosure notice?
Call our Tax Foreclosure Helpline at (313) 725-4560. If your notice lists a deadline, tell us when you call.
How We Help
A UCHC counselor can help you review your tax bills and notices, understand what you owe, and make a plan based on what you can afford. We can help you gather paperwork, apply for tax relief, and explore payment plans with the county treasurer. If your situation needs legal attention, we can help connect you with UCHC’s legal team.
Help With This Year’s Property Taxes
Detroit’s Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) can reduce or eliminate current-year property taxes for homeowners who qualify. We can help you understand the application and gather the documents you need.
Help With Past-Due Property Taxes
If you owe taxes from earlier years, we can help you review payment plans and other options.
Pay As You Stay (PAYS) may reduce past-due property taxes for eligible homeowners who are approved for HOPE.
If You Rent Your Home
If you receive a tax foreclosure notice for the home you rent, call us. We can help you understand the notice and talk through your options. In some cases, eligible renters may be able to buy the home they live in through Make It Home.
What to Have Ready When You Call
If you have them, keep your property address, tax bills, foreclosure notices, and any payment plan paperwork handy. You can call even if you’re still gathering documents.
Call the Tax Foreclosure Helpline at (313) 725-4560.