Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program

Wayne County is seeking to address the foreclosure crisis currently gripping the county and many of its residents.  In collaboration with lenders, investors and local housing counseling agencies, Wayne County aims to mitigate this crisis through the Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program.  Through this initiative, and at no cost to the citizen, residents at risk of mortgage foreclosure will gain viable options through a process of foreclosure education, process awareness and intervention.  In addition to mortgage foreclose prevention service, as a result of our partnership with United Way 2-1-1, we may be able to offer your family, free of charge, assistance with other basic family needs.  United Way 2-1-1 is a 24/7/365 hotline that is anonymous and helps people connect with resources to improve their lives.  This includes mortgage foreclosure assistance, utility assistance, rent assistance, educational programs, food, clothing, and other basic family needs.  When you contact one of our mortgage foreclosure counselors ask about additional assistance that your family may be able to receive.

For more information, please contact the Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program at (313) 833-2948 or (877) 693-6199.

Tax Payer Assistance

The Wayne County Treasurer understands that at times taxpayers may experience difficulty in paying taxes due to financial hardship.  Whether it is due to the loss of income or a sudden expense that had to be met, the Treasurer has listed a number of programs that can assist taxpayers in satisfying their tax payment.  Please review the programs and determine what is best for you.

Wayne County Department of Human Services — DHS (formerly Family Independence Agency) can be contacted at (313) 456-1000.  This is a general number from which you can obtain the phone number and address of your local DHS office.  You can also simply go to your local office and apply for State Emergency Relief (SER).  Offices are located throughout Wayne County.

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, Wayne County Office, (313) 899-1162.1f you are a veteran with at least 6 months of wartime duty, you may qualify for financial assistance.

Wayne County Veteran Affairs (Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund), (313) 224-1862.  If you are a veteran with any wartime service and an honorable discharge, you may qualify.

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) — (313) 842-7010, Help is available to those who qualify and is not limited to those of Arabic ethnicity.