Special Benefits Program for 2009-2016 Homeowners

BACKGROUND

Issues have been raised about the accuracy of Detroit homeowner assessments from the period 2009-2016. Rather than require individual homeowners to prove overassessment, City Council unanimously approved a resolution to benefit all qualified homeowners during that period. As a result, a new initiative was launched to offer SPECIAL BENEFITS within existing City programs, such as PREFERRED ACCESS, AWARD INCREASES, DISCOUNTS and MORE, to current Detroit residents who owned a home during 2009-2016.

What are the Criteria to Qualify for the Special Benefits Program:

Owned a home prior to 2009
Owned the home from 2009 until 2016, unless it was sold or lost to foreclosure during that time
Had a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) effective during all years of ownership
Currently live in Detroit

How to Qualify for the Special Benefits Program in 3 Easy Steps!

Submit: Submit your contact information and 2009 address

Stand By: Program verifies your eligibility and calls you directly for next steps

Choose: Affected Homeowners, choose your special benefit by December 2024!

Detroit Housing Resource Helpline

(866) 313-2520

(option 5) M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-Noon

Questions? We're here to help!

What are the special benefits?

Once deemed eligible, an Affected Homeowner can choose one of the following partner's special benefits (all subject to program eligibility and availability):

Partners and Special Benefits – Choose One PLUS the Human Resource Department Benefit
Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) Up to 50% discount on an Auction Program Home Up to 50% discount on a BuyBack Program Home Up to 50% discount on a Side-Lot Program Property
City of Detroit – Human Resource Department - ALREADY INCLUDED +10 points added to City job application score
Grow Detroit's Young Talent Program Preferential access for 14-24 y/o children and grandchildren of Affected Homeowners
City of Detroit – Preferential Access for one Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) Program: 0% Home Repair Loan Down Payment Assistance – relaunching in 2024 Renew Detroit – applications closed as of 2024 Senior Emergency Repair – waitlist closed as of 2024 Detroit Housing Services
Detroit At Work Preferential access to D@W job search, career services and financial counseling services* Assigned special, designated career coach to leverage non-workforce program components*
Motor City Match, Small business launcher 20% increase in maximum financial or TA award – must apply by August 2024
Any Tax Abated Development Preferential access to purchase or lease

Partners and Special Benefits – Choose One PLUS the Human Resource Department Benefit

Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA)

Up to 50% discount on an Auction Program Home
Up to 50% discount on a BuyBack Program Home
Up to 50% discount on a Side-Lot Program Property

City of Detroit – Human Resource Department - ALREADY INCLUDED

+10 points added to City job application score

Grow Detroit's Young Talent Program

Preferential access for 14-24 y/o children and grandchildren of Affected Homeowners

City of Detroit – Preferential Access for one Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) Program:

0% Home Repair Loan
Down Payment Assistance – relaunching in 2024
Renew Detroit – applications closed as of 2024
Senior Emergency Repair – waitlist closed as of 2024
Detroit Housing Services

Detroit At Work

Preferential access to D@W job search, career services and financial counseling services*
Assigned special, designated career coach to leverage non-workforce program components*

Motor City Match, Small business launcher

20% increase in maximum financial or TA award – must apply by August 2024

Any Tax Abated Development

Preferential access to purchase or lease

How will I know if I am an Affected Homeowner?

Submit your contact information and 2009 address – We'll walk your through the eligibility process!

What if I don't qualify?

The Customer Service Team can help! There may be additional documents that could qualify you. If not, don't worry - The program can also help you and your family find other resources that you are eligible for!

Need help submitting?

Call the Detroit Housing Resource Help Line at 866-313-2520, option 5
M-F 8am - 6pm
Sat 9am - Noon