Keeping Detroit at Home
There is only one chance each year to appeal your property assessment with the City of Detroit! If you believe that the value of your home is less than its current assessment, you can appeal to the Assessor’s office. Appeals can be made in person or by mail during the […]
Mr. Mayor, As you know, tax foreclosure threatens the future of this city. I am writing to you as a Detroit resident and president of The Tricycle Collective to share insights and humble input on the coming foreclosures in Detroit, which include 35,000 occupied properties. I have had the opportunity to […]
A summary of principles and strategies for local government and outreach groups to address Detroit’s chronic tax foreclosure. Fundamental Principles We’re all in this together. It should be the understanding of every city representative that a foreclosure averted is a benefit to the entire city. Foreclosure is heavily linked with displacement […]
The United Community Housing Coalition is hosting volunteer training events to help interested community members engage in tax foreclosure outreach. These trainings are intended to teach volunteers about foreclosure remediation strategies so they can do successful outreach in their own canvassing efforts or help at UCHC”s tax workshops (also listed) around […]