Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is sending a resolution to the Flint City Council in the week of August 5 that would allow more low-income Flint residents to qualify for a 50% reduction in their property taxes through the Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) program. Neeley is proposing to raise the income limit to qualify from 150% to 200% of the federal poverty level.
“As we continue to see inflation rise and impact families, we know that low-income Flint residents are hit hard by the rising cost of living,” Mayor Neeley said. “This proposal will allow more families to qualify for reductions to their property tax bills, keeping more money in families’ pockets to meet their daily needs.”
The resolution will be on the Flint City Council’s Finance Committee agenda next Wednesday, August 7. If the resolution advances to the regular city council meeting and is approved, the new income limit would take effect in January 2025.
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:
Right now, Flint homeowners whose income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level can apply for the HOPE program through the City of Flint Assessor’s Office. Applications are due by December 9, 2024 and will be taken before the Board of Review for approval.
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: https://www.cityofflint.com/online-service/hope/
Paper applications are also available at the City Assessor’s Office at Flint City Hall, as well as at the City of Flint Service Center, 4813 Clio Rd.
