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Deadline to enter into a payment plan, request a hardship extension, or a probate removal is April 1st.


Visit the Payment Plans tab (Payment Plans | Treasurer (waynecounty.com) or watch the video below to enter into a payment plan. You can also call 313-224-5990 or email taxinfo@waynecounty.com for more information.
Redemption Alert! We are offering a 12-month hardship extension for commercial properties with an open and operating business that contributes to the economic growth in Wayne County. To learn more and apply, please go to www.waynecounty.com/elected/treasurer/hardship-extension.aspx

Join Ask The Treasurer on March 27 at 6:00PM

Our next Ask The Treasurer will take place on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00PM. Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree will be joined by community partners and agencies to provide resources for delinquent taxes, payment plans, and utility assistance.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/81215774048?pwd=FNSed7r5SuuogVufzlarQPw8e9jqEL.1

Meeting ID: 812 1577 4048
Passcode: 415440

Or call in: 301-715-8592

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Information for owner-occupants with an adjacent vacant lot

If you are an owner-occupant who also owns an adjacent lot, please make certain that all lots are included in your principal residency exemption to avoid foreclosure on those lots. If they are not, please see your local tax assessor to combine the lots.


In the City of Detroit, you may apply online to combine adjacent parcels.

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How to pay delinquent property taxes:






You can check the status of your property tax bill or explore payment options online!

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In-Person Appointments

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office is committed to excellent customer service. We are here to serve taxpayers with respect, efficiency, and professionalism. We want you to have a positive experience as you conduct your business with the Wayne County Treasurer's Office.

ERIC R. SABREE
Wayne County Treasurer


The Wayne County Treasurer's Office is open to the public by appointment only for the following transactions:

  • "Pay As You Stay" transactions

  • Payment Plans

  • Deed Certifications

  • Required in person cash transactions*

The last appointment is at 4:15 PM. No walk in inquiries or payments will be accepted after 4:15 PM. Taxpayers not requiring assistance are encouraged to make payments online, via mobile app, by phone or at a kiosk.

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The Wayne County Treasurer, under the authority of the State of Michigan, participates in the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund Program, which is an alternate method of collecting delinquent property taxes. All communities and school districts participate under the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund program. Under the Michigan Public Act 246 of 2003, the City of Detroit began participating with tax year 2003. The program has proven beneficial to all participants.

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March Ask The Treasurer - March 20 & 27
March Ask The Treasurer - March 20 & 27
Posted Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Join Ask The Treasurer on March 20 & 27. Join agencies that will provide resources for delinquent taxes, payment plans, and utility assistance.Join Zoom Meeting: https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/81215774048?pwd=FNSed7r5SuuogVufzlarQPw8e9jqEL.1Meeting
Detroit Residents can apply for the HOPE Program today
Detroit Residents can apply for the HOPE Program today
Posted Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
If you are a Detroit resident and cannot pay your taxes for financial reasons, you may be able to reduce or eliminate your current year's property tax obligation with the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE).
Treasurer Eric R. Sabree announces info on Show Cause Hearings
Treasurer Eric R. Sabree announces info on Show Cause Hearings
Posted Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Appointments for the Show Cause Hearings for 2024 are now available on our website. The Show Cause Hearing allows residents the opportunity to explain why title to the property should not transfer to the Wayne County Treasurer.