Washtenaw County Treasurer

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Catherine McClary, CPFO, CPFIM

Upcoming Events
A variety of free seminars offering housing counseling and financial literacy education

Free Tax Preparation Assistance (pdf)
A list of free tax preparation assistance services throughout Washtenaw County. Also included is a list of everything you will need to bring to a tax preparation appointment.

Homestead Property Tax Credit Update
The State has made changes modifying eligibility requirements for the Homestead Property Tax Credit. Check the link above to view the major changes, and where to get more information on eligibility.

Step Forward Michigan Offering Assistance to Homeowners Struggling With Property Tax and/or Mortgage Payments

Washtenaw County residents who qualify for the program can receive up to $30,000 in one-time assistance to pay past due property taxes, or taxes and mortgage payments combined.

Homeowners who all ready received Hardest Hit assistance cannot re-apply, however clients that previously applied and were ineligible because they were outside program parameters may reopen their application under the updated guidelines. Please visit www.StepForwardMichigan.org to apply, or for more information on the program.

Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary was recently interviewed for a segment on Channel 7 Detroit news, and on the Lucy Ann Lance Show on 1290 AM WLBY for the Step Forward Michigan program. Click the links below for each segment.

Step Forward Channel 7 Detroit Report

Lucy Ann Lance 1290 AM WLBY - Help for Distressed Michigan Homeowners

"Conversations" Interview with Catherine McClary on Tax Foreclosure Prevention

Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary was recently interviewed for "Conversations" on Ann Arbor's Channel 19 CitiTV. The program can viewed on line at the link below.

"Conversations" Interview with Catherine McClary (video link)

2013 Senior Deferment Form (pdf)
The senior deferment program allows seniors and eligible farmers, veterans, and people with disabilities to use their homestead property tax refund from the State of Michigan to pay their property taxes.

Understanding Taxable Value (pdf)
An explanation of taxable values, and appealing assessments.

Archived News
A listing of past news stories from our front page.