
The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.
The Detroit Tax Relief Fund was created by the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund to eliminate remaining delinquent property taxes for Detroit homeowners who have been approved for Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program and the Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program.
If you are a Detroit homeowner struggling with your property taxes, you may be eligible. Please call 313-244-0274 to learn more.
Interested residents should call 313-244-0274 to confirm eligibility.
The Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) program is a City of Detroit program that helps low-income homeowners eliminate or lower their CURRENT year property taxes. The Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program is administered by the Wayne County Treasurer’s office and reduces back taxes owed by homeowners who have been granted a HOPE. You must be granted a HOPE in order to be eligible for PAYS.
PAYS is available only to homeowners who have been granted an HOPE. To get help applying for the HOPE program call 313-244-0274 to be connected to organizations that can help you apply.
Yes. You need to submit a HOPE application annually to remain exempt.
A Wayne Metro representative or HOPE Counseling Network partner will reach out to help actively guide you through the full application process!

The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.Â
See below for service areas and more information on how to apply!
If you live in any of the areas listed within Wayne, Monroe, or Washtenaw County Communities, you can fill out the Water Self Sufficiency application today!
*Detroit residents in need of water assistance may apply if eligible for the DWSD Lifeline Plan*
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If you live in any of the areas listed within the Macomb County WRAP Communities, please contact Macomb Community Action to apply.
If you live in any of the areas listed within Oakland County, please contact United Way for Southeastern Michigan to apply.
If you live in any of the areas listed within the WRAP Communities, you can fill out the Water Self Sufficiency application today!
The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two-year program that provides funding to eligible, low-income households to assist with water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.
Clients residing in Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, or Monroe Counties can submit documents via Wayne Metro’s Universal Application. Additional documents can be submitted to the contact information below:
