Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree on Tuesday successfully petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to stop foreclosures of certain owner-occupied residential properties. The order granted by Wayne Circuit Court Judge Timothy M. Kenny effects persons owing back property taxes for the years 2017-2019. The motion filed with the court extends the redemption period to March 31, 2023.
   

 

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Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree on Tuesday successfully petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to stop foreclosures of certain owner-occupied residential properties. The order granted by Wayne Circuit Court Judge Timothy M. Kenny affects persons owing back property taxes for the years 2017-2019. The motion filed with the court extends the redemption period to March 31, 2023.

  Wayne County Treasurer successfully petitioned Court to stop foreclosures ahead of 3/31 deadline

Court petition impacts delinquent property taxes for years 2017-2019

DETROIT, MI - Citing the continued economic impact being felt by property owners due to the COVID-19 crisis and the availability of federal funds, Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree on Tuesday successfully petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to stop foreclosures of certain owner-occupied residential properties. The order granted by Wayne Circuit Court Judge Timothy M. Kenny affects persons owing back property taxes for the years 2017-2019. The motion filed with the court extends the redemption period to March 31, 2023.

“Our number one priority remains keeping people in their homes and too many Wayne County taxpayers are still suffering significant economic hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis,” Sabree said. “We also know that while many have applied for property tax relief from certain programs, they needed more time to compile the appropriate paperwork. So, we continue to make some allowances considering the pandemic.”

The order does not impact property owners whose tax delinquencies occurred in 2016 or prior. The choice of years was made because the foreclosure timing for the 2017-19 tax years fell squarely during the pandemic – between 2020-2022, Treasurer Sabree noted.

Owner occupants who apply to a state program for relief- the Michigan Homeowners Assistance Fund (MIHAF) are eligible to have their property removed from the foreclosure, regardless of the delinquent tax year. To qualify for MIHAF, applicants must have experienced a qualified financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic after January 21, 2020, or had a qualified hardship that began before January 21, 2020, and continued after that date. They also must meet income eligibility requirements, and the property must be owner-occupied. The maximum amount of assistance available through MIHAF per household is $25,000.

“It’s important that individuals still apply because through MIHAF, it can not only eliminate back property tax debt, but also halt the accrual of interest,” Treasurer Sabree said. “Our hope is that a significant number of Wayne County residents will qualify for this relief.”
For more information, go to treasurer.waynecounty.com or contact the office by email at taxinfo@waynecounty.com or call 313-224-5990

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