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Five Ways to Prevent Property Tax Foreclosure
- If your property is your home, or principle residence, make certain that you have claimed a "Principle Residence Exemption" on your income tax.
- If you did not file an income tax return, you may be eligible for a Homestead Property Tax Credit from the State of Michigan.
- If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may claim a poverty exemption.
- If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may also claim a hardship extension, granting you more time to pay your back taxes without losing your property.
- Contact the Office of Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner or your local treasurer immediately if you are having trouble paying your property taxes.
Oakland County Resources That Can Help You
Human Services, Housing Counseling, Employment Training and General Assistance Contact Information:- Oakland County Department of Human Services
Phone: 248-975-4800 - Oakland County Housing Counseling Services
Phone: 248-858-5402 - Oakland County Veteran Services
Phone: 248-858-0785 - Lighthouse of Oakland County
Phone: 248-920-2686 - Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
Phone: 248-209-2686 - Community Services of Oakland County
Phone: 248-542-5860 - Oakland County Foreclosure Prevention Initiative
Phone: 248-858-0627 - Oakland County Health Department
Phone: 248-858-1280 - United Way of Oakland County
Phone: 211
- JVS
Phone: 248-559-5000 - Community Housing Network, Inc.
Phone: 248-928-0111, ext. 1380 - Michigan Works!
Employment Training
Phone: 800-285-9675 - Gleaners Food Bank
Phone: 866-453-2637 - Common Ground Sanctuary
24-Hour Crisis Helpline
Phone: 800-231-1127 - HAVEN
Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Helpline
Phone: 248-334-1274 - CARE House
Phone: 248-333-7173