Detroit
Detroit is a city in Wayne County, Michigan.
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Who to contact
- Detroit ClerkOfficial records, meetings and licences.
- Phone
- (313) 224-3270
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit city AssessorProperty valuation and classification.
- Phone
- (313) 224-3035
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit city TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.
- Phone
- (313) 224-3560
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit property tax paymentPay current City of Detroit property tax bills online, by phone, mail or in person.
- Detroit Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (313) 224-1317
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit zoning map indexCity of Detroit zoning map index.
- Detroit Zoning OrdinanceChapter 50 of the Detroit City Code, the zoning ordinance, linked from the city BSEED Zoning page.
- Detroit BSEED Development Resource CenterCity Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department office that issues building permits.
- Phone
- (313) 224-2372
- Address
- 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 434, Detroit, MI 48226
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
- Website
- Visit website
Who handles what in Detroit
- Zoning and land use
- Office
- Detroit Planning and Zoning, (313) 224-1317
- Building permits
- Office
- Detroit BSEED Development Resource Center, (313) 224-2372
- Property value and homestead
- Office
- Detroit city Assessor, (313) 224-3035
- Property tax bills
- Office
- Detroit city Treasurer, (313) 224-3560
- Deeds, mortgages and plats
- Office
- Wayne County Register of Deeds, 313-224-5850
- Roads
- City streets
- Detroit Public Works
- State highways
- Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Where to find things
- Michigan food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Michigan food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Michigan unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Michigan unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Michigan Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Michigan Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Michigan energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Michigan energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Michigan WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
More options
- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Michigan child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Michigan emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Michigan Family Independence ProgramCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Michigan child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Michigan services for adults and seniorsSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Michigan Rehabilitation ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Michigan veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Michigan unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Michigan driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Michigan consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
More options
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- Michigan emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
More options
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Wayne County records and services
- Wayne County property tax search and paymentPay delinquent property taxes to the county Treasurer's Office, where a $175 foreclosure fee and a $30 recording fee are added once a property reaches forfeite…
Other city departments (2)
- Detroit Historic District CommissionThe Historic District Commission staff review permit applications for all exterior changes to a building or site in a designated local historic district. The page has a district map link and application forms.
- Phone
- (313) 224-1762
- Website
- Visit website
- Detroit Water and Sewerage DepartmentRuns the water and sewer systems in Detroit. Call for customer service and for water and sewer emergencies.
- Phone
- (313) 267-8000
- Website
- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
About Detroit
Detroit is a city in Wayne County, Michigan. In Michigan the city or township does the property work: the Assessor sets values and the Treasurer sends the summer and winter tax bills. The city handles zoning and permits, and deeds are recorded at the county Register of Deeds.