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Flashpoint Interview: Wayne County treasurer talks approaching property tax deadline
Read full article: Flashpoint Interview: Wayne County treasurer talks approaching property tax deadlineThis week on Flashpoint, we’re talking with Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree, who discusses the end of foreclosure moratoriums and the important property tax deadline that’s approaching.
Dan Gilbert announces $500M investment in Detroit neighborhoods
Read full article: Dan Gilbert announces $500M investment in Detroit neighborhoodsREAD: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes. “No person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,” Gilbert said. Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face. “I’d much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,” Evans said. AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.
Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousands
Read full article: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsOne major announcement: Part of the investment will eliminate property tax debt owed by tens of thousands of low-income Detroit homeowners. According to officials, an initial investment of $15 million from the Gilbert Family Foundation will be used to establish the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. Through the fund, an estimated 20,000 low-income homeowners in Detroit will have their property tax debt completely wiped away. The Rocket Community Fund operates under the company. “This impactful announcement comes with a promise of a brighter future and a deepened commitment to Detroit.”AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.