Senior Citizen Solid Waste (Garbage Fee) Discount

The City of Detroit may provide a discount to homeowners who are at least 65 years old and have a Principal Residence Exemption on file.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE? WHAT DO I NEED?

Residents must be at least 65 years of age

The home must be your primary residence on City of Detroit records

Applicants must be listed on tax roll with the City

Residents must provide a copy of their photo ID 

(front and back), i.e. Driver’s License or State ID

SPECIAL NOTE: 

If you were approved for the solid waste discount beginning in 2017 or later, you do not need to reapply if you still own and occupy your home. No income requirements

Applications are accepted at the Detroit Taxpayer Service Center, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue, Ste 130, Detroit, MI 48226

Early application period is February 1 through April 15

Applications are also accepted July 1 through September 15

If mailed, must be postmarked by September 15.

To get an application, go to: detroitmi.gov/SolidWasteDiscount

OR Call DTSC at (313) 224-3560.

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