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Detroit Homeowners Have Until November 7 to Apply for HOPE Property Tax Assistance

October 27, 2025

Detroit's HOPE program provides income-based property tax reductions ranging from 10% to 100% for financially struggling homeowners who own and live in their primary residences. The application deadline has been moved earlier this year to November 7th, giving city officials more time to follow up with incomplete applications and help residents qualify for relief. Last year, over 10,000 Detroit homeowners benefited from this program, which addresses the city's ongoing crisis of property tax foreclosures that have particularly harmed Black homeowners.

Who is affected

  • Detroit homeowners facing financial hardship
  • More than 10,000 Detroit homeowners who received relief last year
  • Black homeowners who were disproportionately impacted by tens of thousands of property tax foreclosures between 2010 and 2019
  • Low-income Detroit residents who own and occupy their homes as primary residences

What action is being taken

  • The City is accepting applications for the HOPE program through November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
  • The City is offering in-person assistance through walk-in hours between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • The City of Detroit Property Assessment Board of Review is working to reach applicants with incomplete submissions

Why it matters

  • This program addresses Detroit's historically high rate of property tax foreclosures, which has destabilized neighborhoods and disproportionately displaced Black homeowners. By providing substantial tax relief based on income levels, HOPE helps keep vulnerable residents in their homes and prevents further neighborhood deterioration. The program also serves as a gateway to additional assistance for those with delinquent taxes, making it a critical tool for housing stability in a city still recovering from widespread foreclosure crisis.

What's next

  • Homeowners must submit applications by November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
  • The City of Detroit Property Assessment Board of Review will contact applicants with incomplete submissions after the deadline
  • Qualified homeowners will need to reapply annually to maintain their eligibility for future years

Read full article from source: Michigan Chronicle