Loss of a job, family problems, medical complications, unexpected expenses, or struggling to keep up with monthly tax payment plan. All of these are reasons to fall behind on your property taxes in Detroit and risk losing your property to property tax foreclosure.
No one wants to be forced out of their home or find out that the home they have owned and worked so hard to keep is in danged of being forfeited. This is why selling your home might have to be an option that you need to consider before it is too late
Acting fast can give you a more favorable outcome when it comes to delinquent property taxes in Detroit. Do not wait until it is too late to act. Find a solutions to your property tax problems in Detroit.
Selling your home is One way to stop property tax forfeiture on your home in Detroit. You put needed cash in your pocket, protect your interest, and sell to a home buyer in Detroit who will keep your property from blight violations and a common problem in our city, Arson.
Time is NOT always on your side and in the city of Detroit, there are rules and dates you need to follow to avoid losing your home. On the next part, we will show you how the Detroit Property Tax Foreclosure timeline works.
Date Action
July/December 2017:
2017 property taxes are billed by city, township, or local municipality treasurer.
March 1, 2018:
Unpaid 2017 property taxes became delinquent and were forwarded to the county treasurer for collection. State law requires a 4% administration fee and 1% per month interest.
October 1, 2018:
A $15 collection fee is added to each parcel.
March 1, 2019:
Property is forfeited to the county treasurer. State law requires the addition of a $175 fee and $30 in recording fees. Interest increases from 1% per month to 1.5% per month, back to the date the taxes became delinquent.
Oct/Nov 2019:
Notice of Show Cause Hearing and Judicial Foreclosure Hearing are personally served upon a property occupant, or posted on the property.
November 2019:
Publication of forfeited properties subject to tax foreclosure on March 31, 2020.
January 2020:
The Show Cause Hearings typically occur during the second and third week of January. In addition to providing an opportunity to show cause why absolute title to the property should not vest in the county treasurer, these hearings also serve as resource fairs that are designed to assist taxpayers with many community and government partners in attendance.
February 2020:
The Judicial Foreclosure Hearings are scheduled in February of 2020. The date and location of the Judicial Foreclosure Hearing for the subject property are included in the helpful yellow bag packet.
March 2020:
Circuit Court enters a judgment of foreclosure. Property owners may redeem their property by paying the taxes, interest, penalties, and fees by March 31, 2020 or lose their property.
April 1, 2020:
Property is Foreclosed. Property owners lose all rights. Title to the property passes to the county treasurer.
Sep & Oct 2020:
Foreclosed property is offered for sale at public auction if not purchased by the local, state or county government.
Our company will buy your home while it is in Pre-Foreclosure. This is a time in the city of Detroit’s timeline that will allow you to either make payment arrangement to prevent property tax foreclosure, or sell to a buyer who will become responsible for the Tax Debt.
To find out if your home is Subject to Property tax Foreclosure, visit Wayne County Treasure’s Website