Detroit Tax Relief Fund

Thank you for your interest in the Detroit Tax Relief Fund, which is made possible by the Gilbert Family Foundation.

This program is for Detroit homeowners who LIVE IN and OWN their home and are struggling with property tax debt. The first step of this program is to apply and be approved for the City of Detroit HPTAP property tax exemption for current year property taxes.

We have counselors who can help you complete the HPTAP application over the phone. Please complete the form below and attach your supporting documents. We will then reach out to you to schedule your phone appointment.

If you experience technical difficulties attaching your files, please email HPTAP@waynemetro.org for assistance.

Before proceeding, please read and agree to the following statement that allows us to process your information.

CONSENT: I/We hereby allow Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, its agents, employees, sub-contractors or affiliates to communicate with and request information from all housing, utility and income providers listed on Wayne Metro's related forms and to enter my/our personal information into the applicable program databases. This release expires two (2) years from the date of application. I agree that photocopies of this authorization may be used for the purposes stated above.

Do you agree with the above statement?

Household Income

Below are the income guidelines for the City of Detroit’s HPTAP, which are based on household size and income.

How many people live in your household (including yourself)?

The maximum income for your household size is

per year.

The maximum income for a household of 9 people is $54,432 per year.

Larger households should add an additional $5,018 for every additional household member.

Based on the maximum income guidelines for the HPTAP, do you think you would be approved?

YesNo

You are still encouraged to apply for the 2021 HPTAP.

While income guidelines are a starting point for determining eligibility, the City of Detroit Board of Review makes the final determination on all applications. We always encourage homeowners to apply and allow the Board of Review to decide.

Please fill out the form below to request a callback from a Wayne Metro Navigator who can assist you with completing the HPTAP application over the phone.

First name

Last name

Phone

Alternate phone

Parcel ID

Please enter your parcel ID.

Detroit Parcel IDs require a period or a dash as the 9th digit. Examples: 12345678. or 12345678-9

You can find your parcel ID on your most recent property tax bill. If you are unsure of your parcel ID, you can find it by searching your address here: https://detroitmi.gov/webapp/city-detroit-parcel-viewer.

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Postal Code

HPTAP partner organizations

Are you already working with a community partner organization on your HPTAP application?

YesNo

Which community partner organization are you already working with?

Application Assistance

Wayne Metro has trained Navigators that can assist you with completing the HPTAP application. Please upload the requested supporting documents below. A Navigator will reach out to you to schedule a phone appointment to complete the application.

Upload Proof of Homeownership

Upload Photo ID

Upload Proof of Income

Upload file #4

Upload file #5

Upload file #6

Upload file #7

Digital Signature Required

Please sign below after reading the following information, otherwise this application will be considered incomplete.

Under penalties of perjury, I swear or affirm that this application has been examined by or read to me. If I am a third party applying on behalf of another person, I swear that this application has been examined by or read to the applicant. To the best of my knowledge, the facts are true and complete.

Please type your name.