5 Ways to Prevent Property Tax Foreclosure - Fox 2 News Headlines

Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner stopped by FOX 2 to share five things you need to know to avoid property tax foreclosure.

1. If your property is your home, or principle residence, make certain that you have claimed a "Principle Residence Exemption" on your income tax.
2. If you did not file an income tax return, you may be eligible for a Homestead Property Tax Credit from the State of Michigan.
3. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may claim a poverty exemption.
4. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may also claim a hardship extension, granting you more time to pay your back taxes without losing your property.
5. Contact the Office of Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner or your local treasurer immediately if you are having trouble paying your property taxes.

List of foreclosure prevention resouces below: or use this link to a foreclosure prevention website: http://www.oakgov.com/treasurer/foreclosure/tax_foreclosure_prevention.html

Oakland County Resources that can Help You!
Human Services, Housing Counseling, Employment Training and General Assistance Contact Information:

Oakland County Department of Human Services
248-975-4800

United Way of Oakland County
211

Oakland County Housing Counseling Services
248-858-5402

JVS
248-559-5000

Oakland County Veteran Services
248-858-0785

GreenPath
800-550-1961

Lighthouse of Oakland County
248-920-2686

Michigan Works! (employment training)
800-285-9675

Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
248-209-2686

Gleaners Food Bank
866-453-2637

Community Services of Oakland County
248-542-5860

Common Ground Sanctuary (24-hr. crisis helpline)
800-231-1127

Oakland County Foreclosure Prevention Initiative
248-858-0627

HAVEN (domestic violence 24-hr. crisis helpline)
248-334-1274

Oakland County Health Department
248-858-1280

CARE House
248-333-7173