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Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Detroit
The City of Detroit has organized hundreds of trained volunteers to help residents correctly file theirtaxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season. The free tax help is available topeople who make $69,000 or less per year. Locations near the...
Free Food Pantries Near University District
With the increasing price of groceries, many people could use a little extra help to have enough food.The programs listed below have been field-researched by a UDCA Board member. All are open toeveryone, regardless of income, age, or address. Registration simply means...
Michigan Historical Society’s Heritage Homes
The Michigan Historical Society’s Heritage Home® program recognizes houses that were “constructed at least 100 years ago and are in substantially original condition.” The designation comes with a cast-aluminum plaque that lets everyone know that your home has its own...
General Residents Meeting Recap
On December 9, approximately 100 residents attended our semi-annual Residents Meeting, with an additional 10 residents joining remotely. During the meeting, the Board of Directors shared updates on UDCA financials, the Special Assessment District, progress made by the...
UDCA Board Election Results
We are pleased to announce and extend our congratulations to the five individuals selected as new members of the University District Community Association Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. Margrit AllenChristina CarrollDinah DittmanJonathan...
Ask The Assessor’s Office Virtual Meeting Regarding NEZ-H
On November 20th, UDCA Board Vice President, Dinah Dittman, facilitated a virtual meeting with Alvin Horhn, City of Detroit Deputy CFO/Assessor. The meeting was recorded and the Zoom recording is linked below (Passcode to access is axar4+a@). The University District...
Halloween 2025 Survey
What a wonderful Halloween! It was such a joy to see neighbors out celebrating and creating memories together. The UDCA would like to thank everyone who participated and helped make the evening a success. As we begin planning for Halloween 2026,...
Shop Local and Small Business Saturday
This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 29, 2025. It’s a day dedicated to supporting the small businesses that are integral to our communities and economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses comprise over 98%...
Ask The Assessor’s Office
The University District is a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) offering a Homestead Abatement (NEZ-H) to qualified homeowners. If approved, the NEZ-H reduces both the City of Detroit and the Wayne County Operating Millage by 50 percent. This typically results in a 15...
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