Property Tax Foreclosure Prevention

Through the Prevention and Stabilization Program, Re: Saginaw Community Development will seek to canvass all properties that are in forfeiture, owing 1-2 years of delinquent property tax to the Saginaw County Treasurer, from July to December. The target population will shift from December to March to focus on those who are at risk of foreclosure through the Redemption deadline of April 1st. The program could possibly expand to canvas properties that have been foreclosed and lead into more preventative measures by canvassing properties that are late on summer taxes.

Data will be collected to gather information based on the various needs of homeowners (ie. utilities assistance, home repair, weatherization, interest in workshops, and the like.) Residents will be given information about the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) and invited to various application workshops.