2021 News Archives

Taxpayer Assistance Resource Fair - Inkster

Published on December 21, 2021

Avoid foreclosure. Get into a payment plan. Receive assistance from community partners.

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2021 Holiday Closure

Published on December 15, 2021

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office will be closed December 24, 2021 - January 3, 2022. Our office will reopen on January 4, 2022.

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Treasurer's Office hosted three Taxpayer Assistance Resource Fairs

Published on December 15, 2021

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office hosted Taxpayer Assistance Resource fairs in Romulus, Ecorse, and River Rouge to assist taxpayers with their property taxes.

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County Treasurer Sabree donates Turkeys to Piquette Square Veterans

Published on December 15, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree donated turkeys to the veterans living at Piquette Square

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How to get into a payment plan Online

Published on November 09, 2021

Learn how to get into a payment plan online.

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Treasurer Sabree speaks at the 'Just Ask' Foundation Health & Fun Fair

Published on November 02, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree was a guest speaker at the 'Just Ask' Foundation's Health and Fun Fair at Eastern Market.

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Fall 2021 Newsletter

Published on October 19, 2021

The Fall 2021 Newsletter is now available.

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Treasurer Sabree & Judge Mathis Foreclosure Prevention Ad

Published on August 19, 2021

An important message from Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree and Judge Mathis.

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Sabree delivers proclamation at 74th birthday of Chief Judge Shakoor

Published on August 12, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree delivers a proclamation at the 74th birthday celebration of retired Chief Judge Adam Shakoor on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

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Payment Plan Deadline Is March 31, 2022 (video)

Published on August 11, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree discusses the March 31, 2022 foreclosure deadline. The Wayne County Treasurer's Office can be reached by email at taxinfo@waynecounty.com, by phone at (313) 224-5990. Visit our website at treasurer.waynecounty.com.

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Understanding Your Property Tax Statement

Published on August 09, 2021

Learn about the various part of a Wayne County Treasurer's Office Property Tax Statement.

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Ask the Treasurer- August 18, 2021

Published on August 06, 2021

Ask the Treasurer- August 18, 2021.Topics: Foreclosure Prevention, Payment Plans and Understanding the Auction Process.

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Gift of Life- MOTTEP event- July 2021

Published on August 06, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree participated in this July's Gift of Life MOTTEP Life Walk kickoff. Treasurer Sabree was the co-chair of the event, along with City of Detroit Clerk Janice Winfrey.

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Treasurer Sabree attends Phar-Mor Pharmacy grand opening

Published on August 06, 2021

Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree attended the grand opening of the Phar-Mor Pharmacy located at 10420 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221 on July 23, 2021.

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Foreclosure reprieve won't save all at-risk Wayne Co. properties

Published on June 11, 2021

Wayne County exempted more than 6,200 occupied properties from its annual tax foreclosure auction this year because of the economic challenges brought by COVID-19 pandemic.

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WCTO Summer 2021 Newsletter

Published on June 03, 2021

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office 2021 Summer Newsletter is now available.

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Judge Kenny's Order regarding the extension on foreclosures

Published on May 12, 2021

Order extending redemption period to March 31, 2022 on all occupied forfeited parcels that are subject to foreclosure in the year 2021

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Circuit Court extends redemption for occupied properties until Mar-22

Published on May 12, 2021

Wayne County tax foreclosures have been postponed for occupied properties until March 31, 2022, County Treasurer Eric Sabree confirmed Tuesday (May 11).

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Treasurer's Office petitions Court to stop property tax foreclosures

Published on May 11, 2021

Citing the continued economic impact being felt by property owners due to the COVID-19 crisis, Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree on Thursday petitioned the 3rd Circuit Court to stop foreclosures of occupied residential and commercial properties in 2021.

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A Mothers Day Message from Wayne County Treasurer Eric R Sabree

Published on May 04, 2021

Treasurer Sabree provides mothers day greeting.

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Deadline To Avoid Property Tax Foreclosure is May 14, 2021

Published on May 04, 2021

The deadline to avoid foreclosure is May 14, 2021. Visit our website at treasurer.waynecounty.com to pay property taxes and to get into a payment plan. Contact us to save your property from foreclosure by emailing us at taxinfo@waynecounty.com.

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Ask The Treasurer - May 11, 2021

Published on April 30, 2021

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office Presents: Ask the Treasurer. This will be the last Zoom call before the Friday, May 14, 2021 foreclosure deadline. Don't let your property get foreclosed!

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Treasurer Sabree will be a guest speaker on Tax Foreclosure Town Hall

Published on April 06, 2021

Treasurer Sabree will be a guest speaker for Senator Betty Jean Alexander's Tax Foreclosure Town Hall on April 8 , 2020

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How Detroit Homeowners Struggling with Back Taxes can get Help

Published on March 29, 2021

The Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program (HPTAP) and Pay As You Stay (PAYS) programs help homeowners struggling with back taxes to get help.

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Important Notice Regarding the Dan Gilbert Foundation Donation:

Published on March 26, 2021

Detroit homeowners who are eligible for the HPTAP and the PAYS program can learn more by calling (313) 244-0274 or going to https://waynemetro.tfaforms.net/4849141 for more information and to complete an application for possible financial assistance.

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Ask the Treasurer - April 21, 2021

Published on March 24, 2021

Learn about the foreclosure timeline, how to set up an appointment to visit our office, foreclosure prevention, payment plans, and other WCTO programs and services. Resources for renters and landlords will be available.

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Jonathan C. Kinloch Town Hall Meeting

Published on March 24, 2021

Join Wayne County Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch and Wayne County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree for a virtual town hall meeting to discuss saving your property from foreclosure.

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Important Notice for Taxpayers Approved for a Poverty Tax Exemption

Published on March 23, 2021

Please be advised that if you have already been approved for a Property Tax Exemption from your local Board of Review, your property will be removed from the foreclosure process in 2021.

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Statement from Treasurer Sabree on the Extensions Due to COVID-19

Published on March 09, 2021

Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and an overwhelming demand for payment plans and appointments, the Wayne County Treasurer is extending the deadline for payment plan enrollment as well as foreclosure redemption until May 14, 2021.

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4th Annual Veterans Virtual Resource Fair Video

Published on March 05, 2021

The Wayne County Treasurer's Office held the 4th Annual Veterans Virtual Resource Fair on December 10, 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's event was held virtually over Zoom.

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Disability Network helps Craig Ogden saves his home from foreclosure

Published on March 04, 2021

Craig Ogden discusses how the Wayne County Treasurer's Office was able to help him save his property from foreclosure.

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Tax Foreclosure Virtual Town Hall

Published on February 25, 2021

Join Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun and Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree as they discuss Tax Foreclosures in Wayne County during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Winter 2021 Newsletter

Published on February 18, 2021

Learn about the programs, services, and events that are taking place at the Wayne County Treasurer's Office.

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County Treasurer Eric R. Sabree Closes Office due to Inclement Weather

Published on February 15, 2021

Due to inclement weather, the Wayne County Treasurer's Office at 400 Monroe Street in Detroit, Michigan will be closed on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. All appointments will be rescheduled.

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Ask the Treasurer- February 17, 2021

Published on February 05, 2021

Learn about the foreclosure timeline, how to set up an appointment to visit our office, foreclosure prevention, payment plans, and other WCTO programs and services.

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Show Cause Hearing Information Sessions

Published on February 01, 2021

In recent years, the WCTO has invited local nonprofits and other organizations in an effort to prevent foreclosures. In an effort to present some of these resources, the WCTO conducted informational Zoom calls.

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