Apply for a HOPE property tax exemption
HOPE can cut a Detroit homeowner's property tax by 25% to 100% if their household income is low.
2026 deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
Use this service to:
- check if you can get HOPE, in 5 questions
- fill in the official 2026 City of Detroit application, mostly from photos of your documents
- get a checklist of everything to bring
You can usually get HOPE if
- you own and live in the home
- household income is under the 2026 limit, for example $28,014 for 1 person or $39,866 for 4
- everyone in the home has $12,000 or less in savings and other assets combined
Before you start
It takes about 15 minutes. Have these nearby to photograph:
- your property tax bill
- 2025 W-2s, SSA-1099s, or paystubs for every adult
- bank statements, and your mortgage statement if you have one
Your answers stay on this device until you close the tab. Photos are only read to fill in the form, never stored.
Income and asset limits from the City of Detroit 2026 HOPE Application, Board of Review guidelines. The Board of Review makes the final decision.
Trying it out? Use the sample documents.