Detroit Tax Relief Fund, including Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) and Pay as You Stay (PAYS)

The Detroit Tax Relief Fund is an assistance program that can eliminate delinquent property taxes owed to the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office. Detroit homeowners who cannot pay their current year’s property taxes for financial reasons may qualify for the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE). Residents who are approved for HOPE are also eligible for the Pay as You Stay (PAYS), which reduces delinquent property taxes owed to the Wayne County Treasurer. HOPE applications must be submitted every year to remain exempt.